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Moitessieria lludrigaensis

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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.

Moitessieria lludrigaensis faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution affecting its subterranean aquatic habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding area pose ongoing contamination risks to the groundwater systems it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits subterranean freshwater environments, specifically groundwater systems and underground aquifers in limestone karst formations. It is endemic to a very restricted area in Spain, where it occupies the interstitial spaces of underground water bodies.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Lepiota echinella

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moitessieria lludrigaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Moitessieria lludrigaensis 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. Moitessieria lludrigaensis faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution affecting its subterranean aquatic habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding area pose ongoing contamination risks to the groundwater systems it depends upon.
Where does Moitessieria lludrigaensis live?
Moitessieria lludrigaensis occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Moitessieria lludrigaensis?
The main threats to Moitessieria lludrigaensis 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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