CR

Afrogyrorbis concavus

Unknown

Overview

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

Afrogyrorbis concavus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, which alters the chemical composition of its aquatic habitat. Sedimentation from deforestation and land-use changes further degrades the clear, well-oxygenated waters this gastropod requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod inhabits clear, well-oxygenated streams and springs in tropical African regions. It requires stable water chemistry and clean substrates, typically found in undisturbed headwater systems with consistent flow patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Afrogyrorbis concavus classified as Critically Endangered?
Afrogyrorbis concavus 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. Afrogyrorbis concavus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, which alters the chemical composition of its aquatic habitat. Sedimentation from deforestation and land-use changes further degrades the clear, well-oxygenated waters this gastropod requires for survival.
Where does Afrogyrorbis concavus live?
Afrogyrorbis concavus occurs in Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Afrogyrorbis concavus?
The main threats to Afrogyrorbis concavus are 3.3, 7.2, 9.3.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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