VU

Monolistra schottlaenderi

Unknown

Overview

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

Monolistra schottlaenderi faces significant threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation within its restricted cave systems in Slovenia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, including contamination from agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding karst landscape. Water table fluctuations and cave system modifications pose additional risks to this specialized subterranean crustacean.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits groundwater-fed cave systems and underground aquifers in the Dinaric karst region of Slovenia. It occupies the hyporheic zone where surface water and groundwater mix, requiring stable water chemistry and temperature conditions typical of deep cave environments.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monolistra schottlaenderi classified as Vulnerable?
Monolistra schottlaenderi 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. Monolistra schottlaenderi faces significant threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation within its restricted cave systems in Slovenia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, including contamination from agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding karst landscape. Water table fluctuations and cave system modifications pose additional risks to this specialized subterranean crustacean.
Where does Monolistra schottlaenderi live?
Monolistra schottlaenderi 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 Monolistra schottlaenderi?
The main threats to Monolistra schottlaenderi 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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