CR

Arrasia rostrata

Declining

Overview

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

Arrasia rostrata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive gastropod.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits specialized microhabitats in tropical forest understory, requiring specific moisture and temperature conditions. It is typically found among leaf litter and rotting logs in primary forest areas with high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Other threatened species in NOT ASSIGNED

VU

Berggrenia aurantiaca

Declining
VU

Panaeolus sylvaticus

Declining
CR

Allophoron farinosum

Unknown
EN

Gloioxanthomyces vitellinus

Declining

Threatened in Italy

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Arum apulum

Declining
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Arrasia rostrata classified as Critically Endangered?
Arrasia rostrata 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. Arrasia rostrata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive gastropod.
Where does Arrasia rostrata live?
Arrasia rostrata occurs in Italy, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Arrasia rostrata?
The main threats to Arrasia rostrata 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.

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