VU

Floridobia vanhyningi

Unknown

Overview

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

Floridobia vanhyningi faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Florida range. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and making local extinctions more likely. Water table alterations from development and agriculture have modified the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy soils and scrubland ecosystems characteristic of Florida's unique geological formations. It is typically found in areas with well-drained sandy substrates and native vegetation communities that provide the specific microhabitat conditions required for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Floridobia vanhyningi classified as Vulnerable?
Floridobia vanhyningi 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. Floridobia vanhyningi faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Florida range. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and making local extinctions more likely. Water table alterations from development and agriculture have modified the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events.
Where does Floridobia vanhyningi live?
Floridobia vanhyningi 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 Floridobia vanhyningi?
The main threats to Floridobia vanhyningi 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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