CR

Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri'

Unknown

Overview

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

This newly described land snail faces severe threats from habitat destruction in its restricted range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while its small population size increases susceptibility to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dry forest and scrubland environments with specific microhabitat requirements including appropriate moisture levels and leaf litter composition. The species appears to be restricted to a very limited geographic range with specialized ecological conditions.

Desert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri' classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri' 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 severe threats from habitat destruction in its restricted range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while its small population size increases susceptibility to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri' live?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri' 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. 'nilsodhneri'?
The main threats to Bulimulus sp. nov. 'nilsodhneri' 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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