VU

Boetersiella sturmi

DecliningENEUENEU

Overview

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

Boetersiella sturmi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Europe. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to local extinctions from environmental disturbances and potential genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats in limestone karst regions, typically found in cave entrances, rock crevices, and humid underground environments. It requires stable moisture conditions and specific substrate characteristics found in southeastern European karst landscapes.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boetersiella sturmi classified as Vulnerable?
Boetersiella sturmi 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. Boetersiella sturmi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Europe. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to local extinctions from environmental disturbances and potential genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Boetersiella sturmi live?
Boetersiella sturmi occurs in Grenada, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boetersiella sturmi?
The main threats to Boetersiella sturmi 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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