| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALIA | ARTHROPODA | INSECTA | ODONATA | PLATYCNEMIDIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Calicnemia nipalica |
| Species Authority: | Kimmins, 1958 |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Vulnerable D2 ver 3.1 |
| Year Published: | 2010 |
| Assessor/s: | Dow, R.A. |
| Reviewer/s: | Clausnitzer, V. & Allen, D. |
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Justification: Only three locations have ever been recorded for this species, which appears to be confined to the wettest regions of Nepal. There is no evidence that it is tolerant of disturbance to its forest stream habitats, and it might be threatened by deforestation in the future. With only three known locations it qualifies for Vulnerable status under criterion D2, although hopefully further sampling will reveal it to be more widespread than this and allow this assessment to be revised. |
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| Range Description: |
Calicnemia nipalica is only known from Nepal. The type series is from Phewa Tal near Pokhara (Kimmins 1958), with fresh records from Phewa Tal in Vick (1985) and Kemp and Butler (2001). Two additional localities are known (Vick 1986): Khudi in Manang and the Malemchi Khola valley between Thimbu and Tarang Marang, in Helambu. This species appears to be confined to the wettest regions of Nepal (G.S. Vick pers. comm. 2010). |
| Countries: |
Native:
Nepal
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| Population: |
There is insufficient information available to infer much about current populations of this species, although it appears it may be locally common. |
| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Little has been published about the habitat requirements of this species, but Vick (1986) mentions wet seepages and streams and Kemp and Butler (2001) found it at "a tiny fast-flowing, rocky stream that passed through the woodland", and noted that "Individuals were seen perched on low vegetation growing close to or within the stream bed, often in shady situations". G.S. Vick (pers. comm. 2010) reports that it is found only in the wettest regions of Nepal, in seepages and waterfall areas. |
| Systems: | Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
This species, which appears to have a rather restricted range, may be threatened by deforestation and by hydropower development. |
| Conservation Actions: |
Further data on the distribution of Calicnemia nipalica is needed before conservation measures, if necessary, can be properly planned. However, conservation measures will centre on the protection and proper management of areas of suitable habitat. |
| Citation: | Dow, R. 2010. Calicnemia nipalica. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24 May 2012. |
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