VU

kryppyssling

Audouinella serpens

Unknown

Overview

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

Kryppyssling faces severe pressure from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, which disrupts the delicate chemical balance required for this red algae's survival. Habitat degradation from agricultural runoff and urban development has reduced water quality across much of its range, while climate change-induced temperature fluctuations threaten the species' narrow thermal tolerance requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kryppyssling inhabits clean, cool freshwater streams and rivers with rocky substrates, typically in temperate regions with stable water chemistry. This red algae requires well-oxygenated waters with low nutrient levels and specific pH ranges to maintain its delicate cellular structure.

Frequently asked questions

Why is kryppyssling classified as Vulnerable?
kryppyssling is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Kryppyssling faces severe pressure from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, which disrupts the delicate chemical balance required for this red algae's survival. Habitat degradation from agricultural runoff and urban development has reduced water quality across much of its range, while climate change-induced temperature fluctuations threaten the species' narrow thermal tolerance requirements.
Where does kryppyssling live?
kryppyssling 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 kryppyssling?
The main threats to kryppyssling 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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