CR

Corrosella wakrimi

Declining

Overview

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

Corrosella wakrimi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within limestone karst formations and associated vegetation communities. It requires particular soil chemistry and moisture conditions found in these specialized geological environments.

Artificial - Aquatic & marine· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Corrosella wakrimi classified as Critically Endangered?
Corrosella wakrimi 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. Corrosella wakrimi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Corrosella wakrimi live?
Corrosella wakrimi occurs in Morocco. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Corrosella wakrimi?
The main threats to Corrosella wakrimi 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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