CR

Bulimulus tanneri

Unknown

Overview

Bulimulus tanneri is a species of tropical air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Bulimulinae.

Bulimulus tanneri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this land snail depends upon for food and shelter.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits dry scrubland and rocky areas with sparse vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions. The species typically occurs in areas with limestone substrates and native shrub communities that provide both food sources and microhabitat refugia.

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Unknown
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Bulimulus hirsutus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus tanneri classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulimulus tanneri 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 tanneri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this land snail depends upon for food and shelter.
Where does Bulimulus tanneri live?
Bulimulus tanneri 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 tanneri?
The main threats to Bulimulus tanneri are 5.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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