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Bottiella niceforei

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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.

Bottiella niceforei faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution in the Magdalena Valley makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades remaining suitable environments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this freshwater gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod inhabits streams, rivers, and associated wetland areas within the Magdalena Valley of Colombia. It requires clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments with specific substrate conditions typical of Neotropical lowland aquatic systems.

FRESHWATER· major

Threatened in Colombia

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Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
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Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bottiella niceforei classified as Endangered?
Bottiella niceforei 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. Bottiella niceforei faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' restricted distribution in the Magdalena Valley makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades remaining suitable environments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this freshwater gastropod's survival.
Where does Bottiella niceforei live?
Bottiella niceforei occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bottiella niceforei?
The main threats to Bottiella niceforei 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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