VU

Scinaia furcellata

Local name: skalgrusslemtråd

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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.

Scinaia furcellata faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution, particularly in its limited range along rocky intertidal zones. Ocean acidification poses an emerging threat to this calcifying red algae, potentially weakening its cellular structure and reducing reproductive success. Increased storm intensity and sea level changes associated with climate change further threaten the stable rocky substrates this species requires for attachment and growth.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine red algae inhabits rocky intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, typically growing attached to hard substrates in areas with moderate wave exposure. It occurs in temperate coastal waters where it forms part of the diverse algal communities characteristic of these dynamic marine environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is skalgrusslemtråd classified as Vulnerable?
skalgrusslemtråd 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. Scinaia furcellata faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution, particularly in its limited range along rocky intertidal zones. Ocean acidification poses an emerging threat to this calcifying red algae, potentially weakening its cellular structure and reducing reproductive success. Increased storm intensity and sea level changes associated with climate change further threaten the stable rocky substrates this species requires for attachment and growth.
Where does skalgrusslemtråd live?
skalgrusslemtråd 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 skalgrusslemtråd?
The main threats to skalgrusslemtråd 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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