VU

Balcanodiscus beroni

UnknownNTEUNTEU

Overview

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

Balcanodiscus beroni faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its restricted cave environments across the Balkan Peninsula. Human activities including cave tourism, limestone quarrying, and groundwater pollution pose direct risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change may alter the hydrological conditions of cave systems, potentially disrupting the stable microenvironments essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone cave systems and underground karst formations in the Balkan Peninsula. It typically occurs in the deeper, more stable zones of caves where humidity levels remain constant and temperatures are buffered from surface fluctuations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Balcanodiscus beroni classified as Vulnerable?
Balcanodiscus beroni 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. Balcanodiscus beroni faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its restricted cave environments across the Balkan Peninsula. Human activities including cave tourism, limestone quarrying, and groundwater pollution pose direct risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change may alter the hydrological conditions of cave systems, potentially disrupting the stable microenvironments essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.
Where does Balcanodiscus beroni live?
Balcanodiscus beroni occurs in Greece, and North Macedonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Balcanodiscus beroni?
The main threats to Balcanodiscus beroni 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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