Aphaostracon chalarogyrus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aphaostracon chalarogyrus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' dependence on specific limestone cave and spring environments makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution and hydrological changes. Sedimentation from surface runoff and chemical contamination from agricultural practices pose ongoing threats to the delicate aquatic ecosystems this gastropod requires for survival.
Habitat
This freshwater gastropod inhabits limestone springs and associated cave systems in the southeastern United States, requiring clean, well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and specific mineral compositions. The species is typically found in shallow spring runs and seepage areas where groundwater emerges through porous limestone bedrock.
