ENEndangered
Lucifuga subterranea
Unknown
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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.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in BYTHITIDAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lucifuga subterranea classified as Endangered?
Lucifuga subterranea 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 Lucifuga subterranea live?
Lucifuga subterranea occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lucifuga subterranea?
The main threats to Lucifuga subterranea are 2.1, 5.4, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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