Ammonitella yatesii
VU

Ammonitella yatesii

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.

Ammonitella yatesii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within southeastern Australia's coastal and near-coastal environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized habitat requirements, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species further compromise the quality of remaining suitable areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can impact the delicate ecological balance this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ammonitella yatesii inhabits specialized microhabitats within coastal heathlands, woodland margins, and scrubland areas of southeastern Australia. The species requires specific soil conditions and vegetation associations that provide appropriate moisture levels and shelter within its restricted geographic range.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in United States

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
VU

Paddlefish

Polyodon spathula

Unknown
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ammonitella yatesii classified as Vulnerable?
Ammonitella yatesii 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. Ammonitella yatesii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within southeastern Australia's coastal and near-coastal environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized habitat requirements, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species further compromise the quality of remaining suitable areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can impact the delicate ecological balance this species requires.
Where does Ammonitella yatesii live?
Ammonitella yatesii 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 Ammonitella yatesii?
The main threats to Ammonitella yatesii 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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