CR

Prosadenoporus agricola

Unknown

Overview

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

Prosadenoporus agricola faces severe threats from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion in its limited range. The species' specialized soil-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to pesticide contamination and mechanical soil disturbance from farming practices. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change may alter soil moisture conditions critical for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This nemertean worm inhabits agricultural soils and adjacent natural grasslands, requiring specific soil moisture and organic matter conditions. It is typically found in well-drained but moist soils with high organic content, often in areas transitioning between cultivated fields and natural vegetation.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prosadenoporus agricola classified as Critically Endangered?
Prosadenoporus agricola 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. Prosadenoporus agricola faces severe threats from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion in its limited range. The species' specialized soil-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to pesticide contamination and mechanical soil disturbance from farming practices. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change may alter soil moisture conditions critical for its survival.
Where does Prosadenoporus agricola live?
Prosadenoporus agricola occurs in Bermuda, and 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 Prosadenoporus agricola?
The main threats to Prosadenoporus agricola are 1.2, 6.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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