CR

Pentactina rupicola

Unknown

Overview

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

Pentactina rupicola faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave and karst habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects in its limited range further fragment the remaining suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single quarrying operations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone caves and karst formations, typically found in deep cave systems with stable temperature and humidity conditions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions within cave environments, including particular substrate types and moisture levels.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pentactina rupicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Pentactina rupicola 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. Pentactina rupicola faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave and karst habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects in its limited range further fragment the remaining suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single quarrying operations.
Where does Pentactina rupicola live?
Pentactina rupicola occurs in North Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pentactina rupicola?
The main threats to Pentactina rupicola 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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