VU

Leucocythere helenae

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Overview

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

Leucocythere helenae faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized shallow marine habitats. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the water quality essential for this ostracod's survival. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to alter the delicate sediment dynamics of its coastal environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine ostracod inhabits shallow coastal waters and intertidal zones of the Mediterranean Sea, typically found in sandy and muddy sediments at depths of 1-10 meters. It requires specific salinity levels and sediment composition characteristic of protected bays and coastal lagoons.

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Limnocythere porphyretica

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucocythere helenae classified as Vulnerable?
Leucocythere helenae 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. Leucocythere helenae faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized shallow marine habitats. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the water quality essential for this ostracod's survival. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to alter the delicate sediment dynamics of its coastal environment.
Where does Leucocythere helenae live?
Leucocythere helenae 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 Leucocythere helenae?
The main threats to Leucocythere helenae 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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