VU

Meladema lanio

Unknown

Overview

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

Meladema lanio faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments across its Mediterranean range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated streams and pools this species requires for reproduction. Climate change-induced drought and altered precipitation patterns have reduced water availability in critical breeding habitats, while invasive species and altered flow regimes from dam construction further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Meladema lanio inhabits clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments including mountain streams, springs, and temporary pools across the Mediterranean basin. The species requires specific water quality conditions and is particularly associated with rocky substrates and areas with moderate water flow.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meladema lanio classified as Vulnerable?
Meladema lanio 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. Meladema lanio faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments across its Mediterranean range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated streams and pools this species requires for reproduction. Climate change-induced drought and altered precipitation patterns have reduced water availability in critical breeding habitats, while invasive species and altered flow regimes from dam construction further threaten remaining populations.
Where does Meladema lanio live?
Meladema lanio 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 Meladema lanio?
The main threats to Meladema lanio 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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