VU

Diastylis cornuta

Unknown

Overview

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

Diastylis cornuta faces significant pressure from coastal development and pollution in its shallow marine habitats. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including sedimentation from construction activities and chemical runoff that can alter the benthic communities it depends upon. Climate change-induced sea level rise and temperature fluctuations further threaten the stability of its nearshore ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diastylis cornuta inhabits shallow coastal marine environments, typically found in sandy and muddy substrates of nearshore waters. This cumacean crustacean prefers benthic zones where it can burrow and feed on organic matter in the sediment.

MARINE· major

Threatened in Belgium

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
Common Fire SalamanderVU

Common Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Diastylis cornuta classified as Vulnerable?
Diastylis cornuta 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. Diastylis cornuta faces significant pressure from coastal development and pollution in its shallow marine habitats. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including sedimentation from construction activities and chemical runoff that can alter the benthic communities it depends upon. Climate change-induced sea level rise and temperature fluctuations further threaten the stability of its nearshore ecosystems.
Where does Diastylis cornuta live?
Diastylis cornuta occurs in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, and Ireland (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diastylis cornuta?
The main threats to Diastylis cornuta 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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