CR

Kryptonesticus beshkovi

Unknown

Overview

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

Kryptonesticus beshkovi faces severe threats from cave habitat degradation and human disturbance in its limited Bulgarian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution in underground karst systems makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution and changes in cave hydrology. Tourism and recreational caving activities pose additional risks through direct disturbance and habitat modification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits underground cave systems and karst formations in Bulgaria, specifically adapted to the dark, humid conditions of subterranean environments. It occupies deep cave zones with stable temperatures and high humidity levels typical of limestone cave ecosystems.

Threatened in Greece

EN

Trichoferus bergeri

Unknown
VU

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VU

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kryptonesticus beshkovi classified as Critically Endangered?
Kryptonesticus beshkovi 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. Kryptonesticus beshkovi faces severe threats from cave habitat degradation and human disturbance in its limited Bulgarian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution in underground karst systems makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution and changes in cave hydrology. Tourism and recreational caving activities pose additional risks through direct disturbance and habitat modification.
Where does Kryptonesticus beshkovi live?
Kryptonesticus beshkovi occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kryptonesticus beshkovi?
The main threats to Kryptonesticus beshkovi 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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