Aphrosylus ferox
CR

Aphrosylus ferox

Unknown

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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.

Aphrosylus ferox faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized sandy shore environments. Urban development and tourism infrastructure along coastlines have eliminated critical breeding and foraging areas. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal zones this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aphrosylus ferox inhabits specialized coastal environments, particularly sandy shores and beach margins where it depends on specific microhabitat conditions. This species requires undisturbed coastal zones with appropriate substrate composition and moisture levels for successful reproduction and foraging.

MARINE· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aphrosylus ferox classified as Critically Endangered?
Aphrosylus ferox is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aphrosylus ferox faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized sandy shore environments. Urban development and tourism infrastructure along coastlines have eliminated critical breeding and foraging areas. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal zones this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Aphrosylus ferox live?
Aphrosylus ferox occurs in Belgium, France, Isle of Man, Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal (plus 1 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 Aphrosylus ferox?
The main threats to Aphrosylus ferox 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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