ENEndangered
Tuco-tuco of the Dunes
Ctenomys flamarioni
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CTENOMYIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tuco-tuco of the Dunes classified as Endangered?
Tuco-tuco of the Dunes is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tuco-tuco of the Dunes live?
Tuco-tuco of the Dunes occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tuco-tuco of the Dunes?
The main threats to Tuco-tuco of the Dunes are 1.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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