Laver spire shell  (Hydrobia ulvae)

Species information

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Threats

Not currently threatened.

Conservation

One of the major habitats supporting this species, mudflats, is a priority habitat under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP). It therefore has a conservation Action Plan. Many mudflats are protected by UK and European legislation, and have been designated as protected areas including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Mudflats and sandflats are listed as an Annex 1 habitat under the EC Habitats Directive (3).

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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