CR

Giri Putri Cave Crab

Karstama emdi

Declining

Overview

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

Karstama emdi faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave habitats. The species' extremely restricted range in Turkish karst systems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while groundwater pollution from industrial activities poses additional risks to the aquatic cave ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change may alter the delicate hydrological balance of these underground environments, further threatening this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized karst cave systems and underground aquatic environments in limestone formations. It is endemic to specific cave networks in Turkey, where it depends on stable groundwater conditions and the unique microclimate of these subterranean ecosystems.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Other threatened species in SESARMIDAE

CR

Giri Putri Cave Crab

Karstama balicum

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Giri Putri Cave Crab classified as Critically Endangered?
Giri Putri Cave Crab 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. Karstama emdi faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave habitats. The species' extremely restricted range in Turkish karst systems makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while groundwater pollution from industrial activities poses additional risks to the aquatic cave ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change may alter the delicate hydrological balance of these underground environments, further threatening this endemic species.
Where does Giri Putri Cave Crab live?
Giri Putri Cave Crab 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 Giri Putri Cave Crab?
The main threats to Giri Putri Cave Crab 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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