VU

narrow-legged squat lobster

Munida tenuimana

Unknown

Overview

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

The narrow-legged squat lobster faces significant pressure from deep-sea fishing activities, particularly bottom trawling operations that directly impact its benthic habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through ocean acidification and warming temperatures that affect the species' calcium carbonate shell formation and alter the distribution of its prey organisms. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deep-sea benthic environments, typically found on soft sediment substrates at depths ranging from 200 to 800 meters. It occupies continental shelf and slope areas where it feeds on organic matter and small invertebrates in the sediment.

MARINE· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is narrow-legged squat lobster classified as Vulnerable?
narrow-legged squat lobster 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. The narrow-legged squat lobster faces significant pressure from deep-sea fishing activities, particularly bottom trawling operations that directly impact its benthic habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through ocean acidification and warming temperatures that affect the species' calcium carbonate shell formation and alter the distribution of its prey organisms. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does narrow-legged squat lobster live?
narrow-legged squat lobster occurs in Canada, France, Germany, Greenland, Ireland, and Norway (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to narrow-legged squat lobster?
The main threats to narrow-legged squat lobster 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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