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Koreozospeum nodongense

Increasing

Overview

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

Koreozospeum nodongense faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in North Korea. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while limited access to its range hampers conservation monitoring and protection efforts.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone cave systems in North Korea, specifically adapted to the dark, humid underground environment. It requires stable cave conditions with consistent temperature and moisture levels typical of karst cave ecosystems.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Koreozospeum nodongense classified as Endangered?
Koreozospeum nodongense 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. Koreozospeum nodongense faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in North Korea. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while limited access to its range hampers conservation monitoring and protection efforts.
Where does Koreozospeum nodongense live?
Koreozospeum nodongense occurs in South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Koreozospeum nodongense?
The main threats to Koreozospeum nodongense 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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