VU

Tyrrheniellina josephi

Unknown

Overview

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

Tyrrheniellina josephi faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized sandy beach and dune habitats. Marine pollution, particularly plastic debris and chemical runoff, degrades the quality of its intertidal feeding zones. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to permanently submerge critical breeding areas, while altered sediment patterns disrupt the delicate substrate conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy beaches, coastal dunes, and shallow intertidal zones along Mediterranean coastlines. It requires specific substrate conditions with fine to medium sand particles and depends on the dynamic interface between terrestrial dune systems and marine environments.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tyrrheniellina josephi classified as Vulnerable?
Tyrrheniellina josephi 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. Tyrrheniellina josephi faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized sandy beach and dune habitats. Marine pollution, particularly plastic debris and chemical runoff, degrades the quality of its intertidal feeding zones. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to permanently submerge critical breeding areas, while altered sediment patterns disrupt the delicate substrate conditions this species requires.
Where does Tyrrheniellina josephi live?
Tyrrheniellina josephi occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tyrrheniellina josephi?
The main threats to Tyrrheniellina josephi 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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