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Beddomeia zeehanensis

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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 zeehanensis faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and water pollution in the Zeehan region of Tasmania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while sedimentation from land-use changes threatens the clean, flowing waters essential for this freshwater snail's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect stream flow regimes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod inhabits clean, flowing streams and springs in the mineral-rich landscapes around Zeehan in western Tasmania. The species requires well-oxygenated waters with stable substrates and is typically found in areas with minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beddomeia zeehanensis classified as Vulnerable?
Beddomeia zeehanensis 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 zeehanensis faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and water pollution in the Zeehan region of Tasmania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while sedimentation from land-use changes threatens the clean, flowing waters essential for this freshwater snail's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect stream flow regimes.
Where does Beddomeia zeehanensis live?
Beddomeia zeehanensis 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 zeehanensis?
The main threats to Beddomeia zeehanensis 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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