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Beddomeia capensis

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Overview

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

Beddomeia capensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and altered hydrology from water extraction have significantly impacted the pristine spring environments this endemic gastropod requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water chemistry and flow regimes of its specialized habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater gastropod inhabits pristine spring-fed streams and seepages in Tasmania's highland regions. It requires cool, well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and specific water chemistry conditions found only in undisturbed spring systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia capensis classified as Endangered?
Beddomeia capensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Beddomeia capensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and altered hydrology from water extraction have significantly impacted the pristine spring environments this endemic gastropod requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate water chemistry and flow regimes of its specialized habitat.
Where does Beddomeia capensis live?
Beddomeia capensis 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 capensis?
The main threats to Beddomeia capensis 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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