VU

Ampelisca gibba

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ampelisca gibba faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution in its shallow water habitats. Bottom trawling and dredging activities directly destroy the sediment communities where this amphipod constructs its characteristic tubes. Climate change-induced ocean acidification may compromise the species' ability to maintain its calcium carbonate structures, while rising sea temperatures alter the delicate benthic ecosystems it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ampelisca gibba inhabits shallow marine sediments in coastal waters, typically found in sandy and muddy substrates where it constructs distinctive tubes. This benthic amphipod occurs in intertidal and subtidal zones, preferring areas with moderate water flow and organic matter accumulation.

MARINE· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ampelisca gibba classified as Vulnerable?
Ampelisca gibba is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ampelisca gibba faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution in its shallow water habitats. Bottom trawling and dredging activities directly destroy the sediment communities where this amphipod constructs its characteristic tubes. Climate change-induced ocean acidification may compromise the species' ability to maintain its calcium carbonate structures, while rising sea temperatures alter the delicate benthic ecosystems it depends upon.
Where does Ampelisca gibba live?
Ampelisca gibba occurs in Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Faroe Islands, France, and Germany (plus 16 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ampelisca gibba?
The main threats to Ampelisca gibba are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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