Yellow Pogonus
CR

Yellow Pogonus

Pogonus luridipennis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogonus_luridipennis

Overview

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

Yellow Pogonus faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation due to urban development, industrial activities, and sea level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh and mudflat environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance in coastal areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits coastal saltmarshes, mudflats, and sandy shores along marine coastlines, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and saline or brackish conditions. The species is particularly associated with the upper intertidal zone where it can be found under debris, stones, and in crevices near the high tide line.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow Pogonus classified as Critically Endangered?
Yellow Pogonus 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. Yellow Pogonus faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation due to urban development, industrial activities, and sea level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh and mudflat environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance in coastal areas.
Where does Yellow Pogonus live?
Yellow Pogonus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow Pogonus?
The main threats to Yellow Pogonus 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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