VU

Bulimulus ustulatus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bulimulus ustulatus faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. Introduced species, particularly invasive plants and predatory ants, have altered the native vegetation communities this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Galápagos snail inhabits dry coastal zones and arid lowland areas, typically found among native shrubland and cacti vegetation. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and native plant communities for both shelter and food sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulimulus ustulatus classified as Vulnerable?
Bulimulus ustulatus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Bulimulus ustulatus faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. Introduced species, particularly invasive plants and predatory ants, have altered the native vegetation communities this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Bulimulus ustulatus live?
Bulimulus ustulatus 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 ustulatus?
The main threats to Bulimulus ustulatus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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