CR

Bensonella serpa

Unknown

Overview

Hypselostoma serpa is a species of terrestrial vertiginid gastropod endemic to the karst of Bukit Baling, Malaysia.

Bensonella serpa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in crevices and cave entrances of its native range.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bensonella serpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Bensonella serpa 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. Bensonella serpa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Bensonella serpa live?
Bensonella serpa occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bensonella serpa?
The main threats to Bensonella serpa are 3.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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