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Common Names
hungerford's crawling water beetle
Regions
CanadaMichigan, United States
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Regions
Canada, Michigan, United States
Hungerford's Crawling Water Beetle (Brychius hungerfordi) is an endangered aquatic beetle species found in springs and streams in Michigan, United States. The estimated remaining population is small, but exact numbers are unknown. Habitat degradation, water pollution, and invasive species pose significant threats to this beetle species. Conservation efforts focus on protecting its freshwater habitats, water quality improvement, and the implementation of invasive species control measures.
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