VU

Calconiscellus gottscheensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Calconiscellus gottscheensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted cave systems within the Gottschee region of Slovenia. The species is particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities that alter the delicate chemical balance of its subterranean environment. Human disturbance through cave exploration and tourism poses additional stress to this endemic isopod's fragile populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic terrestrial isopod inhabits the deep cave systems and underground karst formations of the Gottschee region in southeastern Slovenia. The species requires stable, humid subterranean environments with specific water chemistry and temperature conditions typical of limestone cave ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calconiscellus gottscheensis classified as Vulnerable?
Calconiscellus gottscheensis 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. Calconiscellus gottscheensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted cave systems within the Gottschee region of Slovenia. The species is particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities that alter the delicate chemical balance of its subterranean environment. Human disturbance through cave exploration and tourism poses additional stress to this endemic isopod's fragile populations.
Where does Calconiscellus gottscheensis live?
Calconiscellus gottscheensis occurs in Austria, and Slovenia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calconiscellus gottscheensis?
The main threats to Calconiscellus gottscheensis 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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