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Beddomeia launcestonensis

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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 launcestonensis faces significant threats from water quality degradation due to agricultural runoff and urban development in the Launceston area. The species' restricted range in northern Tasmania makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and pollution events. Sedimentation from land clearing and altered flow regimes from water extraction pose additional risks to the freshwater springs and streams this endemic hydrobiid snail depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater snail inhabits springs, seepages, and small streams in the Launceston region of northern Tasmania. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and minimal sedimentation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia launcestonensis classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia launcestonensis 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 launcestonensis faces significant threats from water quality degradation due to agricultural runoff and urban development in the Launceston area. The species' restricted range in northern Tasmania makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and pollution events. Sedimentation from land clearing and altered flow regimes from water extraction pose additional risks to the freshwater springs and streams this endemic hydrobiid snail depends upon.
Where does Beddomeia launcestonensis live?
Beddomeia launcestonensis 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 launcestonensis?
The main threats to Beddomeia launcestonensis 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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