VU

Cryptopygus albaredai

Unknown

Overview

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

Cryptopygus albaredai faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Antarctic and sub-Antarctic range. Climate change poses a particular risk through altered temperature and moisture regimes that affect soil microhabitat conditions essential for this springtail's survival. Human activities including research station operations and increasing tourism in polar regions contribute to habitat disturbance and potential introduction of invasive species that could outcompete this specialized endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This springtail species inhabits specialized soil and moss microhabitats in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in cryptogamic communities and organic-rich soils of polar regions.

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Folsomides marchicus

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Cryptopygus exilis

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cryptopygus albaredai classified as Vulnerable?
Cryptopygus albaredai 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. Cryptopygus albaredai faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Antarctic and sub-Antarctic range. Climate change poses a particular risk through altered temperature and moisture regimes that affect soil microhabitat conditions essential for this springtail's survival. Human activities including research station operations and increasing tourism in polar regions contribute to habitat disturbance and potential introduction of invasive species that could outcompete this specialized endemic.
Where does Cryptopygus albaredai live?
Cryptopygus albaredai occurs in Denmark, France, Norway, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cryptopygus albaredai?
The main threats to Cryptopygus albaredai 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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