strandzoutloper
CR

strandzoutloper

Pogonus littoralis

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 strandzoutloper faces severe threats from coastal habitat loss due to sea level rise, coastal development, and human disturbance of its specialized salt marsh environments. Climate change is particularly devastating as it alters the delicate salinity balance and tidal patterns essential for this species' survival, while coastal infrastructure development continues to fragment and destroy remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Salt marshes, mudflats, and sandy coastal shores with sparse halophytic vegetation along temperate coastlines. Requires areas with specific salinity levels and tidal influence, typically found in estuarine environments and coastal lagoons.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is strandzoutloper classified as Critically Endangered?
strandzoutloper 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 strandzoutloper faces severe threats from coastal habitat loss due to sea level rise, coastal development, and human disturbance of its specialized salt marsh environments. Climate change is particularly devastating as it alters the delicate salinity balance and tidal patterns essential for this species' survival, while coastal infrastructure development continues to fragment and destroy remaining suitable habitat.
Where does strandzoutloper live?
strandzoutloper 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 strandzoutloper?
The main threats to strandzoutloper 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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