CR

Travunijana tribunicae

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Travunijana tribunicae faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the Dinaric Alps region. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from limestone quarrying and cave disturbance, which directly impacts the specialized karst environments it requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater levels and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate subterranean ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized karst cave systems and underground waters in the Dinaric Alps region of southeastern Europe. It is adapted to the stable, dark environments of limestone caves and associated groundwater systems.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Travunijana tribunicae classified as Critically Endangered?
Travunijana tribunicae 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. Travunijana tribunicae faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the Dinaric Alps region. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from limestone quarrying and cave disturbance, which directly impacts the specialized karst environments it requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater levels and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate subterranean ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Travunijana tribunicae live?
Travunijana tribunicae occurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Travunijana tribunicae?
The main threats to Travunijana tribunicae 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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