baljskinn
Hastodontia halonata
The baljskinn (Hastodontia halonata) is a medium-sized mammalian species characterized by its distinctive elongated dental structures and salt-adapted physiology. This robust herbivore displays a thick, greyish-brown coat with characteristic white markings along its flanks and plays a crucial role as a primary consumer in its ecosystem, helping to maintain vegetation balance through selective grazing.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Genus
Hastodontia
baljskinn belongs to the family Hymenochaetaceae, order Hymenochaetales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
The baljskinn (Hastodontia halonata) is a medium-sized mammalian species characterized by its distinctive elongated dental structures and salt-adapted physiology. This robust herbivore displays a thick, greyish-brown coat with characteristic white markings along its flanks and plays a crucial role as a primary consumer in its ecosystem, helping to maintain vegetation balance through selective grazing.
The baljskinn faces significant population pressures from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range. Climate change and human encroachment into its specialized coastal and wetland habitats have reduced suitable breeding areas, while pollution from agricultural runoff further degrades water quality in critical feeding zones.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coastal salt marshes, brackish lagoons, and adjacent freshwater wetlands, typically in areas with dense emergent vegetation and mudflats. Prefers shallow water bodies with salinity gradients between 5-25 ppt and requires undisturbed shoreline areas for nesting.
Threats
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Water pollution from agricultural runoff
Climate change impacts on coastal zones
Human disturbance in breeding areas
Invasive species competition
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). baljskinn (Hastodontia halonata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/baljskinn