CRCritically Endangered
Lepetodrilus japonicus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LEPETODRILIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lepetodrilus japonicus classified as Critically Endangered?
Lepetodrilus japonicus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lepetodrilus japonicus live?
Lepetodrilus japonicus occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lepetodrilus japonicus?
The main threats to Lepetodrilus japonicus are 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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