Behaimia cubensis
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Behaimia cubensis

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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.

Behaimia cubensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's remaining limestone forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on limestone substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban land snail inhabits humid limestone forests and rocky outcrops, particularly in areas with dense leaf litter and limestone substrates. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and calcium-rich soils typical of Cuba's karst landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Behaimia cubensis classified as Endangered?
Behaimia cubensis 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. Behaimia cubensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's remaining limestone forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on limestone substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Behaimia cubensis live?
Behaimia cubensis 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 Behaimia cubensis?
The main threats to Behaimia cubensis 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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