Which organism is the first species whose extinction was directly related to climate change?

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The Bramble Cay melomys, also known as the Bramble Cay mosaic-tailed rat, was declared extinct in 2019. This small rodent species was found only on a single low-lying coral island in the Great Barrier Reef and its extinction was directly linked to sea-level rise and increased frequency and intensity of weather events due to climate change.

Which Organism Is the First Species Whose Extinction Was Directly