Utabaenetes tanneri
VU

Utabaenetes tanneri

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.

Utabaenetes tanneri faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its limited range in the western United States. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects continue to reduce and fragment the specialized soil and rock crevice habitats this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature extremes that could affect soil moisture and microhabitat conditions essential for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats in arid and semi-arid regions, typically found in soil crevices, under rocks, and in loose substrate areas. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in these protected microenvironments within desert and scrubland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Utabaenetes tanneri classified as Vulnerable?
Utabaenetes tanneri 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. Utabaenetes tanneri faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its limited range in the western United States. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects continue to reduce and fragment the specialized soil and rock crevice habitats this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature extremes that could affect soil moisture and microhabitat conditions essential for survival.
Where does Utabaenetes tanneri live?
Utabaenetes tanneri occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Utabaenetes tanneri?
The main threats to Utabaenetes tanneri 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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