VU

Scolopendra abnormis

Unknown

Overview

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

Scolopendra abnormis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as urban development and agricultural expansion fragment its specialized cave and karst environments. The species' restricted range in limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and groundwater pollution. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this centipede's survival in its subterranean refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large centipede inhabits limestone caves, karst formations, and associated rocky crevices in tropical and subtropical regions. It requires stable temperature and humidity conditions found in cave entrances and deep rock fissures, often emerging at night to hunt in adjacent surface habitats.

Savanna· majorMarine neritic· major

Threatened in Mauritius

VU

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scolopendra abnormis classified as Vulnerable?
Scolopendra abnormis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Scolopendra abnormis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as urban development and agricultural expansion fragment its specialized cave and karst environments. The species' restricted range in limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and groundwater pollution. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this centipede's survival in its subterranean refugia.
Where does Scolopendra abnormis live?
Scolopendra abnormis occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scolopendra abnormis?
The main threats to Scolopendra abnormis 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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