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Belgrandia gfrast

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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.

Belgrandia gfrast faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited karst spring habitats. Urban development and agricultural intensification in the surrounding watershed have altered water chemistry and flow patterns, while climate change threatens to reduce spring discharge rates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any localized environmental disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod is endemic to karst springs and associated groundwater systems in southeastern Europe. It inhabits cool, mineral-rich spring waters with stable temperatures and specific chemical compositions typical of limestone aquifer discharge zones.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Belgrandia gfrast classified as Vulnerable?
Belgrandia gfrast 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. Belgrandia gfrast faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited karst spring habitats. Urban development and agricultural intensification in the surrounding watershed have altered water chemistry and flow patterns, while climate change threatens to reduce spring discharge rates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any localized environmental disturbances.
Where does Belgrandia gfrast live?
Belgrandia gfrast occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Belgrandia gfrast?
The main threats to Belgrandia gfrast 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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