CR

Monilearia granostriata

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Monilearia granostriata faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within Mediterranean-type ecosystems, typically found in areas with particular soil composition and moisture conditions. It requires undisturbed natural vegetation communities that provide the precise environmental conditions necessary for its survival and reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monilearia granostriata classified as Critically Endangered?
Monilearia granostriata 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. Monilearia granostriata faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Monilearia granostriata live?
Monilearia granostriata 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 Monilearia granostriata?
The main threats to Monilearia granostriata 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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