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Eumetula arctica

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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.

Eumetula arctica faces severe threats from Arctic warming, which alters sea ice dynamics and ocean chemistry essential to its survival. Ocean acidification from increased CO2 absorption particularly threatens this marine gastropod's calcium carbonate shell formation. Industrial shipping and resource extraction in Arctic waters introduce pollution and physical disturbance to its fragile polar marine ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Arctic marine gastropod inhabits cold polar waters, typically associated with sea ice environments and Arctic continental shelf areas. It occupies specific depth ranges in the Arctic Ocean where water temperatures and ice conditions create suitable conditions for its specialized polar marine lifestyle.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eumetula arctica classified as Endangered?
Eumetula arctica 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. Eumetula arctica faces severe threats from Arctic warming, which alters sea ice dynamics and ocean chemistry essential to its survival. Ocean acidification from increased CO2 absorption particularly threatens this marine gastropod's calcium carbonate shell formation. Industrial shipping and resource extraction in Arctic waters introduce pollution and physical disturbance to its fragile polar marine ecosystem.
Where does Eumetula arctica live?
Eumetula arctica occurs in Canada, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, and Norway (plus 5 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 Eumetula arctica?
The main threats to Eumetula arctica 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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