CR

Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani'

Unknown

Overview

Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' is an undescribed species of tropical air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the subfamily Bulimulinae.

This newly described land snail faces extreme habitat pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while its specific microhabitat requirements are threatened by altered moisture regimes and vegetation structure. Collection pressure for malacological specimens may pose additional risks to the small remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical dry forests and scrubland areas, typically associated with particular vegetation types and moisture conditions. The species shows strong habitat specificity, requiring precise environmental conditions that are easily disrupted by human activities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' 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. This newly described land snail faces extreme habitat pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while its specific microhabitat requirements are threatened by altered moisture regimes and vegetation structure. Collection pressure for malacological specimens may pose additional risks to the small remaining populations.
Where does Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' live?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' 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 sp. nov. 'josevillani'?
The main threats to Bulimulus sp. nov. 'josevillani' 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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