CR

Iglica velkovrhi

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Iglica velkovrhi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized cave and karst habitat requirements. Agricultural intensification and pollution from nearby human activities further degrade the quality of remaining suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in the Dinaric Alps region, requiring specific microclimate conditions and stable underground environments. It is typically found in deep cave systems with consistent temperature and humidity levels, often associated with underground water sources.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Lepiota echinella

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Iglica velkovrhi classified as Critically Endangered?
Iglica velkovrhi 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. Iglica velkovrhi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized cave and karst habitat requirements. Agricultural intensification and pollution from nearby human activities further degrade the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Where does Iglica velkovrhi live?
Iglica velkovrhi occurs in Slovenia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Iglica velkovrhi?
The main threats to Iglica velkovrhi 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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