Bothriembryon irvineanus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bothriembryon irvineanus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation caused by agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Western Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels that result from land clearing and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased frequency of drought conditions and extreme weather events that can severely impact the specialized microhabitats this land snail requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic Western Australian land snail inhabits specialized limestone and calcareous soil environments, typically found in areas with specific moisture and pH requirements. The species occurs in remnant native vegetation patches where it shelters under rocks, logs, and leaf litter in areas that maintain consistent humidity levels.
