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Cocoharpinia iliffei

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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.

Cocoharpinia iliffei faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and contamination of its cave habitat systems. The species' extremely restricted range in anchialine caves makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and coastal development. Human disturbance through cave exploration and potential alterations to groundwater flow patterns pose additional risks to this endemic crustacean's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits anchialine caves and underground freshwater systems in coastal limestone formations. These specialized aquatic environments are characterized by tidally influenced groundwater with connections to both marine and terrestrial water sources.

MARINE· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cocoharpinia iliffei classified as Critically Endangered?
Cocoharpinia iliffei 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. Cocoharpinia iliffei faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and contamination of its cave habitat systems. The species' extremely restricted range in anchialine caves makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and coastal development. Human disturbance through cave exploration and potential alterations to groundwater flow patterns pose additional risks to this endemic crustacean's survival.
Where does Cocoharpinia iliffei live?
Cocoharpinia iliffei occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cocoharpinia iliffei?
The main threats to Cocoharpinia iliffei 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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