Saltmarsh Short-spur
CR

Saltmarsh Short-spur

Anisodactylus poeciloides

Unknown

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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.

The Saltmarsh Short-spur faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and sea-level rise, which are rapidly eliminating the specialized saltmarsh ecosystems it depends upon. Urban development, agricultural conversion, and climate change-induced flooding are fragmenting remaining populations across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits coastal saltmarshes, tidal flats, and brackish wetlands with sparse vegetation and saline soils. Typically found in areas with periodic tidal flooding and halophytic plant communities along temperate coastlines.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saltmarsh Short-spur classified as Critically Endangered?
Saltmarsh Short-spur 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. The Saltmarsh Short-spur faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and sea-level rise, which are rapidly eliminating the specialized saltmarsh ecosystems it depends upon. Urban development, agricultural conversion, and climate change-induced flooding are fragmenting remaining populations across its limited range.
Where does Saltmarsh Short-spur live?
Saltmarsh Short-spur 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 Saltmarsh Short-spur?
The main threats to Saltmarsh Short-spur 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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