Sciapus maritimus
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Sciapus maritimus

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.

Sciapus maritimus faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted Mediterranean range. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change directly impact the species' narrow coastal zone habitats. Tourism infrastructure development and urbanization of coastal areas have fragmented and destroyed critical breeding and foraging sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal sand dunes, salt marshes, and maritime grasslands along Mediterranean shorelines. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in the transition zones between terrestrial and marine environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciapus maritimus classified as Endangered?
Sciapus maritimus 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. Sciapus maritimus faces severe threats from coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted Mediterranean range. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change directly impact the species' narrow coastal zone habitats. Tourism infrastructure development and urbanization of coastal areas have fragmented and destroyed critical breeding and foraging sites.
Where does Sciapus maritimus live?
Sciapus maritimus occurs in Belarus, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sciapus maritimus?
The main threats to Sciapus maritimus 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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