VUVulnerable
Vulcanidas insolatus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in MYTILIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vulcanidas insolatus classified as Vulnerable?
Vulcanidas insolatus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Vulcanidas insolatus live?
Vulcanidas insolatus occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vulcanidas insolatus?
The main threats to Vulcanidas insolatus are 10.1, 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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