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Euploca bursifera

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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.

Euploca bursifera faces severe population decline primarily due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted range in the Caribbean. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from beachfront construction, as it depends on specific sandy shore environments that are increasingly converted for human use. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal zones where this gastropod survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Euploca bursifera inhabits sandy beaches and coastal dunes in tropical Caribbean environments. The species requires specific substrate conditions and salinity levels found in the intertidal and supratidal zones of protected bays and coves.

Other threatened species in Heliotropiaceae

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Euploca hypogaea

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euploca bursifera classified as Critically Endangered?
Euploca bursifera 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. Euploca bursifera faces severe population decline primarily due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted range in the Caribbean. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from beachfront construction, as it depends on specific sandy shore environments that are increasingly converted for human use. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal zones where this gastropod survives.
Where does Euploca bursifera live?
Euploca bursifera 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 Euploca bursifera?
The main threats to Euploca bursifera 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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