VU

Antrorbis breweri

Unknown

Overview

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

Antrorbis breweri faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and cave system disturbance in its limited Alabama range. Agricultural runoff and urban development have degraded water quality in the karst aquifers where this species lives. Cave tourism and recreational caving activities can disrupt the delicate underground ecosystems, while climate change may alter groundwater flow patterns critical to its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater snail is endemic to underground cave systems and karst aquifers in northern Alabama. It inhabits the phreatic zone of limestone caves, living in groundwater-fed pools and streams within the cave environment.

Other threatened species in COCHLIOPIDAE

VU

Paludiscala caramba

Unknown
VU

Aphaostracon monas

Unknown
VU

Cochliopina milleri

Unknown
VU

Eupaludestrina canariensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Antrorbis breweri classified as Vulnerable?
Antrorbis breweri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Antrorbis breweri faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and cave system disturbance in its limited Alabama range. Agricultural runoff and urban development have degraded water quality in the karst aquifers where this species lives. Cave tourism and recreational caving activities can disrupt the delicate underground ecosystems, while climate change may alter groundwater flow patterns critical to its survival.
Where does Antrorbis breweri live?
Antrorbis breweri occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antrorbis breweri?
The main threats to Antrorbis breweri are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.