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Trogulus megaligrava

Unknown

Overview

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

Trogulus megaligrava faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific microhabitat conditions it requires. Agricultural intensification and changes in land use practices further threaten the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This harvestman species inhabits limestone caves, rock crevices, and associated karst formations in mountainous regions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable humidity levels and particular substrate characteristics found in these specialized geological environments.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species management

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trogulus megaligrava classified as Critically Endangered?
Trogulus megaligrava 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. Trogulus megaligrava faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific microhabitat conditions it requires. Agricultural intensification and changes in land use practices further threaten the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Trogulus megaligrava live?
Trogulus megaligrava occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Trogulus megaligrava?
The main threats to Trogulus megaligrava 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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