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Bothriembryon praecelcus

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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.

Bothriembryon praecelcus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern Western Australia. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits limestone outcrops and associated vegetation communities in the semi-arid regions of southwestern Western Australia. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and shelter provided by rock crevices and native shrubland vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bothriembryon praecelcus classified as Endangered?
Bothriembryon praecelcus 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. Bothriembryon praecelcus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern Western Australia. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Bothriembryon praecelcus live?
Bothriembryon praecelcus 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 Bothriembryon praecelcus?
The main threats to Bothriembryon praecelcus 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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