Parvaspina steinstansana
CR

Parvaspina steinstansana

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.

Parvaspina steinstansana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within rocky outcrops and limestone formations, typically in areas with specific moisture and temperature requirements. It is endemic to a very restricted geographic range with highly particular ecological conditions.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parvaspina steinstansana classified as Critically Endangered?
Parvaspina steinstansana 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. Parvaspina steinstansana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Parvaspina steinstansana live?
Parvaspina steinstansana 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 Parvaspina steinstansana?
The main threats to Parvaspina steinstansana 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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