CR

Bulimulus ochsneri

Unknown

Overview

Bulimulus ochsneri Dall, 1917 is a species of tropical air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Bulimulinae. It was originally described in the same genus it resides in today by Dall in 1917: Bulimulus (Naesiotus) ochsneri.

Bulimulus ochsneri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while introduced species and pollution from human activities further compromise its survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits dry forest and scrubland environments in the coastal regions of Ecuador. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture and leaf litter for shelter and feeding.

Desert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus ochsneri classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus ochsneri 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 ochsneri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Ecuador. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while introduced species and pollution from human activities further compromise its survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod.
Where does Bulimulus ochsneri live?
Bulimulus ochsneri 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 ochsneri?
The main threats to Bulimulus ochsneri are 2.1, 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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