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Islamia cianensis

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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.

Islamia cianensis faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Apuan Alps region of Italy. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in the surrounding valleys further fragment the already limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required in its cave ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to limestone caves and karst formations in the Apuan Alps of northwestern Italy. It inhabits the humid, stable microenvironments within cave systems where it depends on specific moisture and temperature conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Islamia cianensis classified as Endangered?
Islamia cianensis 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. Islamia cianensis faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Apuan Alps region of Italy. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in the surrounding valleys further fragment the already limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required in its cave ecosystem.
Where does Islamia cianensis live?
Islamia cianensis occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Islamia cianensis?
The main threats to Islamia cianensis 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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