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Red List of macrofaunal benthic invertebrates of the Wadden Sea
Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen volume 50, pages 69–76 (1996)
Summary
In the Wadden Sea, in total, 93 species of macrofaunal benthic invertebrates are threatened in at least one subregion. Of these, 72 species are threatened in the entire area and are therefore placed on the trilateral Red List. 7 species are (probably) extinct in the entire Wadden Sea area. The status of 9 species of macrofaunal invertebrates is critical, 13 species are (probably) endangered, the status of 25 species is (probably) vulnerable and of 17 species (probably) susceptible.
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This list forms part of the Report on the RED LISTS OF BIOTOPES, FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE TRILATERAL WADDEN SEA AREA. For basic information concerning, for example, function of these lists, species taken into account, structure of the lists and abbreviations used, see also the general introduction to the Red Lists.
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Petersen, G.H., Madsen, P.B., Jensen, K.T. et al. Red List of macrofaunal benthic invertebrates of the Wadden Sea. Helgolander Meeresunters 50 (Suppl 1), 69–76 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02366174
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