Nesiergus halophilus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nesiergus halophilus faces severe threats from coastal development and sea-level rise, which directly impact its specialized salt marsh habitats. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the water quality essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the salinity levels this halophilic species requires.
Habitat
Nesiergus halophilus inhabits specialized salt marsh environments and brackish coastal wetlands where it has adapted to high salinity conditions. The species is typically found in tidal zones and salt-tolerant vegetation communities along protected coastlines.
