CR

Obelus despreauxii

DecliningVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Obelus despreauxii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predators and competitors that have disrupted the delicate island ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitats this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the unique laurel forest ecosystems and rocky coastal areas of the Canary Islands. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found in sheltered ravines and north-facing slopes with high humidity and stable temperatures.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Obelus despreauxii classified as Critically Endangered?
Obelus despreauxii 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. Obelus despreauxii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predators and competitors that have disrupted the delicate island ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitats this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Obelus despreauxii live?
Obelus despreauxii 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 Obelus despreauxii?
The main threats to Obelus despreauxii are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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