Atlantica engonata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Atlantica engonata faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Mediterranean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to shoreline modification and pollution from urban runoff. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal zones where this critically endangered species persists.
Habitat
Atlantica engonata inhabits rocky intertidal zones and shallow subtidal areas along Mediterranean coastlines, typically found in crevices and under boulders in areas with moderate wave action. The species requires specific salinity levels and water temperatures found only in these narrow coastal transition zones.
