CR

Pinnatella limbata

Unknown

Overview

Pinnatella limbata is a species of moss in the Neckeraceae family. It is endemic to the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pinnatella limbata faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. The species' specialized requirements for specific bryozoan substrates make it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes and sedimentation from urban runoff. Climate change-induced sea level rise and ocean acidification pose additional long-term risks to its marine habitat stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine bryozoan inhabits shallow coastal waters, typically attaching to hard substrates including rocks, shells, and other bryozoan colonies in intertidal and subtidal zones. It requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with stable salinity levels and minimal sedimentation.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Neckeropsis pocsii

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Homalia webbiana

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinnatella limbata classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinnatella limbata 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. Pinnatella limbata faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. The species' specialized requirements for specific bryozoan substrates make it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes and sedimentation from urban runoff. Climate change-induced sea level rise and ocean acidification pose additional long-term risks to its marine habitat stability.
Where does Pinnatella limbata live?
Pinnatella limbata occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pinnatella limbata?
The main threats to Pinnatella limbata 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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