Amastra micans
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amastra micans faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native Hawaiian forests are cleared for development and agriculture. Invasive plant species alter the forest understory composition, reducing suitable microhabitats for this endemic land snail. Predation by introduced species, particularly the rosy wolf snail and various ant species, has decimated populations across its historical range.
Habitat
This endemic Hawaiian land snail inhabits native wet forests and mesic forests on volcanic slopes, typically found in leaf litter and on vegetation in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It requires intact native forest ecosystems with dense canopy cover that maintains the cool, moist microclimate essential for its survival.
Other threatened species in AMASTRIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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