VUVulnerable
Opacuincola caeca
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in TATEIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Opacuincola caeca classified as Vulnerable?
Opacuincola caeca 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Opacuincola caeca live?
Opacuincola caeca occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Opacuincola caeca?
The main threats to Opacuincola caeca are 12.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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