Pharus ecuadoricus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pharus ecuadoricus faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Ecuador's Pacific coast, which directly destroys the sandy beach habitats essential for this bivalve's survival. Sand mining operations and port construction activities further degrade remaining suitable substrates, while pollution from urban runoff and maritime activities compromises water quality in nearshore environments where the species feeds and reproduces.
Habitat
This marine bivalve inhabits sandy beaches and nearshore sandy substrates along Ecuador's Pacific coastline. The species requires specific sediment conditions and water quality parameters typical of tropical eastern Pacific coastal environments.