CRCritically Endangered
Bellamya phthinotropis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Other threatened species in VIVIPARIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bellamya phthinotropis classified as Critically Endangered?
Bellamya phthinotropis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bellamya phthinotropis live?
Bellamya phthinotropis occurs in Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bellamya phthinotropis?
The main threats to Bellamya phthinotropis are 5.4, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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