CR

Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli'

Unknown

Overview

Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' is a 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 extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species and altered vegetation patterns pose additional risks to the specialized microhabitats this endemic gastropod requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized terrestrial environments with specific microclimate requirements typical of endemic land snails. It likely occupies leaf litter, soil layers, or rocky crevices within its restricted geographic range.

Desert· major

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Drymaeus acervatus

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CR

Bulimulus reibischi

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Bulimulus tanneri

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' 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 extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species and altered vegetation patterns pose additional risks to the specialized microhabitats this endemic gastropod requires for survival.
Where does Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' live?
Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' 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. 'vanmoli'?
The main threats to Bulimulus sp. nov. 'vanmoli' 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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