VU

Beddomeia bowryensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Beddomeia bowryensis faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring systems. Water extraction and flow modification for agricultural and domestic use directly impacts the species' specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate hydrological balance of its spring-fed environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod is endemic to spring-fed streams and seepages in Tasmania's northeast highlands. It requires clean, cool, well-oxygenated water with stable flow regimes and specific substrate conditions typical of pristine spring systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia bowryensis classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia bowryensis 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 bowryensis faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring systems. Water extraction and flow modification for agricultural and domestic use directly impacts the species' specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate hydrological balance of its spring-fed environments.
Where does Beddomeia bowryensis live?
Beddomeia bowryensis 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 bowryensis?
The main threats to Beddomeia bowryensis 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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