Paracoryphella parva
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Paracoryphella parva

Local name: dvärgborstnuding

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Overview

Paracoryphella parva is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine heterobranch mollusc in the family Paracoryphellidae.

Paracoryphella parva, a small nudibranch mollusk, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized marine environment. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human impacts on coastal marine ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species was described from the Øresund, between Denmark and Sweden. It has not been reported since the original description.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is dvärgborstnuding classified as Critically Endangered?
dvärgborstnuding 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. Paracoryphella parva, a small nudibranch mollusk, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized marine environment. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human impacts on coastal marine ecosystems.
Where does dvärgborstnuding live?
dvärgborstnuding occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to dvärgborstnuding?
The main threats to dvärgborstnuding 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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