CR

Janulus pompylius

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Janulus pompylius faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific moisture and substrate requirements. It shows strong preference for undisturbed primary forest with particular vegetation associations that provide optimal conditions for survival and reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Other threatened species in GASTRODONTIDAE

VU

Janulus stephanophorus

Unknown
VU

Nesokaliella minuta

Stable
VU

Nesokaliella subturritula

Stable
VU

Nesokaliella intermedia

Stable

Threatened in Spain

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Hemicycla invernicata

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Janulus pompylius classified as Critically Endangered?
Janulus pompylius 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. Janulus pompylius faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Where does Janulus pompylius live?
Janulus pompylius occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Janulus pompylius?
The main threats to Janulus pompylius 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.