Laona pruinosa
Local name: skörthavsmandel
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Cephalaspidea
Family
Laonidae
Genus
Laona
Laona pruinosa belongs to the family Laonidae, order Cephalaspidea, within the Gastropoda class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The skörthavsmandel faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and pollution in its specialized marine environments. Climate change-induced ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures are degrading the delicate ecosystems this species depends on for survival. Industrial fishing practices and marine pollution have further reduced available habitat and food sources.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, rocky intertidal zones, and kelp forests along temperate coastlines, typically at depths of 5-30 meters. Requires areas with strong water circulation and high dissolved oxygen levels, often associated with upwelling zones and nutrient-rich marine environments.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The skörthavsmandel faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and pollution in its specialized marine environments. Climate change-induced ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures are degrading the delicate ecosystems this species depends on for survival. Industrial fishing practices and marine pollution have further reduced available habitat and food sources.
Coastal development and habitat destruction
Marine pollution and chemical contamination
Ocean acidification and climate change
Overfishing and bycatch mortality
Sea level rise affecting breeding areas
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Laona pruinosa (Laona pruinosa). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/skorthavsmandel