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Laurencia oppositocladia

Declining

Overview

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

Laurencia oppositocladia faces severe threats from coastal development and marine pollution in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from urban expansion and industrial activities along coastlines. Ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures associated with climate change pose additional risks to this marine red algae, potentially altering the chemical conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine red algae inhabits shallow coastal waters and intertidal zones, typically growing on rocky substrates in areas with moderate wave action. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and is adapted to the dynamic environment where marine and terrestrial ecosystems meet.

Marine intertidal· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

Frequently asked questions

Why is Laurencia oppositocladia classified as Critically Endangered?
Laurencia oppositocladia 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. Laurencia oppositocladia faces severe threats from coastal development and marine pollution in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from urban expansion and industrial activities along coastlines. Ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures associated with climate change pose additional risks to this marine red algae, potentially altering the chemical conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Laurencia oppositocladia live?
Laurencia oppositocladia 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 Laurencia oppositocladia?
The main threats to Laurencia oppositocladia are 11.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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