Conservation
Due to its limited range and slow reproduction, L. hochenwartii is considered rare and vulnerable, despite the fact that density in some caves can be high. As such, the species is included in the Slovenian Red list of threatened species (category R). Additionally, it is included in the Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC); on this basis, 15 areas of conservation (pSCI) are established in Slovenia which include the majority of known localities.
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