VU

Beddomeia forthensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Beddomeia forthensis 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 hydrogeological requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate spring ecosystems this endemic Tasmanian snail depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to freshwater spring systems and associated wetlands in the Forth River catchment of northern Tasmania. It inhabits cool, permanent springs with stable water temperatures and specific water chemistry requirements typical of Tasmanian hydrogeological systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia forthensis classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia forthensis 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 forthensis 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 hydrogeological requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate spring ecosystems this endemic Tasmanian snail depends upon.
Where does Beddomeia forthensis live?
Beddomeia forthensis 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 forthensis?
The main threats to Beddomeia forthensis 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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