Glasswort case-bearer
CR

Glasswort case-bearer

Coleophora salicorniae

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Overview

Coleophora salicorniae is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, including the Mediterranean islands and Cyprus. It is also known from central Asia, Iran and the Canary Islands. It occurs in desert biotopes and saltmarshes.

The Glasswort case-bearer is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of coastal saltmarsh ecosystems where its host plant, glasswort (Salicornia species), grows. Coastal development, sea-level rise, and changes in saltmarsh management have severely reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitat for this highly specialized moth species.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Coleophoridae

Coleophora brevipalpellaCR

Coleophora brevipalpella

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Coleophora pulmonariellaCR

Coleophora pulmonariella

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Coleophora partitellaCR

Coleophora partitella

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CR

Coleophora paradrymidis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glasswort case-bearer classified as Critically Endangered?
Glasswort case-bearer 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. The Glasswort case-bearer is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of coastal saltmarsh ecosystems where its host plant, glasswort (Salicornia species), grows. Coastal development, sea-level rise, and changes in saltmarsh management have severely reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitat for this highly specialized moth species.
Where does Glasswort case-bearer live?
Glasswort case-bearer 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 Glasswort case-bearer?
The main threats to Glasswort case-bearer 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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