Spintherobolus broccae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Spintherobolus broccae faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean region. The species' specialized soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution leaves populations with little refuge from environmental pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate soil chemistry this millipede depends upon.
Habitat
This millipede inhabits specialized Mediterranean soil environments, typically found in calcareous substrates with specific moisture and chemical conditions. It requires undisturbed soil layers in natural woodland and scrubland areas where organic matter accumulation supports its detritivorous lifestyle.
Other threatened species in CHARACIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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