VU

Beddomeia fultoni

Unknown

Overview

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

Beddomeia fultoni faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring systems. Water extraction for irrigation and urban development has altered natural flow regimes, while introduced species and pollution from nearby farming activities continue to degrade water quality in the limited spring habitats where this endemic Tasmanian hydrobiid snail occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to freshwater spring systems and associated wetlands in Tasmania, Australia. It inhabits clean, cool spring-fed waters with stable temperatures and specific water chemistry requirements typical of Tasmanian hydrobiid snails.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia fultoni classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia fultoni 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 fultoni faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater spring systems. Water extraction for irrigation and urban development has altered natural flow regimes, while introduced species and pollution from nearby farming activities continue to degrade water quality in the limited spring habitats where this endemic Tasmanian hydrobiid snail occurs.
Where does Beddomeia fultoni live?
Beddomeia fultoni 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 fultoni?
The main threats to Beddomeia fultoni 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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