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Xenylla acauda

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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.

Xenylla acauda faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized microhabitat requirements. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including soil compaction from human activities and changes in moisture regimes that affect the delicate soil ecosystem structure it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xenylla acauda inhabits specialized soil microhabitats, typically found in organic-rich forest soils and leaf litter layers. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions within the soil matrix, making it highly dependent on stable forest floor ecosystems.

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Xenylla tullbergi

Unknown

Threatened in Denmark

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Common Fire Salamander

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Xenylla acauda classified as Endangered?
Xenylla acauda is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Xenylla acauda faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized microhabitat requirements. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including soil compaction from human activities and changes in moisture regimes that affect the delicate soil ecosystem structure it depends upon.
Where does Xenylla acauda live?
Xenylla acauda occurs in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, and Spain (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Xenylla acauda?
The main threats to Xenylla acauda 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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