CR

Bulimulus adelphus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bulimulus adelphus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this land snail depends upon for shelter and food sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits dry forest and scrubland environments, typically found among leaf litter and low vegetation in areas with calcareous soils. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and native plant communities for feeding and reproduction.

Desert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus adelphus classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus adelphus 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. Bulimulus adelphus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this land snail depends upon for shelter and food sources.
Where does Bulimulus adelphus live?
Bulimulus adelphus 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 Bulimulus adelphus?
The main threats to Bulimulus adelphus are 5.3, 7.1, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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