CRCritically Endangered
Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish
Cambarus laconensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CAMBARIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish classified as Critically Endangered?
Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish live?
Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish 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 Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish?
The main threats to Lacon Exit Cave Crayfish are 1.1, 4.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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