ENEndangered
Pyropelta ryukyuensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PYROPELTIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pyropelta ryukyuensis classified as Endangered?
Pyropelta ryukyuensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pyropelta ryukyuensis live?
Pyropelta ryukyuensis occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pyropelta ryukyuensis?
The main threats to Pyropelta ryukyuensis are 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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