VU

Beddomeia bellii

Unknown

Overview

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

Beddomeia bellii faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring habitats. Water extraction and flow modification for agricultural and domestic use directly impacts the species' specialized spring-fed environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the hydrology of the springs this endemic Tasmanian hydrobiid depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to freshwater springs and spring-fed streams in Tasmania, Australia. It inhabits cool, clear, calcium-rich spring waters with stable temperatures and consistent flow rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia bellii classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia bellii 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. Beddomeia bellii faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring habitats. Water extraction and flow modification for agricultural and domestic use directly impacts the species' specialized spring-fed environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the hydrology of the springs this endemic Tasmanian hydrobiid depends upon.
Where does Beddomeia bellii live?
Beddomeia bellii 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 Beddomeia bellii?
The main threats to Beddomeia bellii 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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