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Anagastina matjasici

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Overview

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

Anagastina matjasici faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted karst cave systems. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the delicate cave ecosystem chemistry essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deep limestone cave systems and underground karst formations in the Dinaric Alps region. It requires stable cave environments with specific humidity and temperature conditions typical of subterranean ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland)· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anagastina matjasici classified as Endangered?
Anagastina matjasici is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Anagastina matjasici faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted karst cave systems. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the delicate cave ecosystem chemistry essential for its survival.
Where does Anagastina matjasici live?
Anagastina matjasici occurs in Montenegro. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anagastina matjasici?
The main threats to Anagastina matjasici 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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