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Craspedaria delphinuloides

Unknown

Overview

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

Craspedaria delphinuloides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and infrastructure projects along its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including pollution from urban runoff and potential sea-level rise affecting its nearshore habitat. Collection pressure for the shell trade may also contribute to population decline, though habitat loss remains the primary driver of its critically endangered status.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine gastropod inhabits shallow coastal waters and intertidal zones, typically found on rocky substrates and coral reefs in tropical marine environments. The species appears to have very specific habitat requirements within its limited geographic range.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craspedaria delphinuloides classified as Critically Endangered?
Craspedaria delphinuloides 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. Craspedaria delphinuloides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and infrastructure projects along its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including pollution from urban runoff and potential sea-level rise affecting its nearshore habitat. Collection pressure for the shell trade may also contribute to population decline, though habitat loss remains the primary driver of its critically endangered status.
Where does Craspedaria delphinuloides live?
Craspedaria delphinuloides occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Craspedaria delphinuloides?
The main threats to Craspedaria delphinuloides 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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