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Planiliza luciae

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Overview

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

Planiliza luciae faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation in its restricted coastal and estuarine environments. Pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly impacted water quality in its native range. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices in shallow coastal waters have further reduced population numbers and disrupted spawning grounds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and brackish lagoons along specific Mediterranean coastlines. It prefers areas with sandy or muddy substrates and requires access to both marine and freshwater environments for different life stages.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Planiliza luciae classified as Endangered?
Planiliza luciae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Planiliza luciae faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation in its restricted coastal and estuarine environments. Pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly impacted water quality in its native range. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices in shallow coastal waters have further reduced population numbers and disrupted spawning grounds.
Where does Planiliza luciae live?
Planiliza luciae 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 Planiliza luciae?
The main threats to Planiliza luciae 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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