VU

Bulimulus hoodensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Bulimulus hoodensis faces severe threats from invasive plant species that alter its native habitat structure and food sources on Española Island. Introduced mammals, particularly goats and pigs, have historically degraded the island's vegetation through overgrazing and trampling, reducing suitable microhabitats for this endemic snail. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the arid lowland zones of Española Island in the Galápagos archipelago, typically found among native vegetation and rocky crevices. It occupies dry scrubland environments with sparse vegetation adapted to the island's harsh, water-limited conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus hoodensis classified as Vulnerable?
Bulimulus hoodensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Bulimulus hoodensis faces severe threats from invasive plant species that alter its native habitat structure and food sources on Española Island. Introduced mammals, particularly goats and pigs, have historically degraded the island's vegetation through overgrazing and trampling, reducing suitable microhabitats for this endemic snail. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Bulimulus hoodensis live?
Bulimulus hoodensis 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 hoodensis?
The main threats to Bulimulus hoodensis 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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