VU

Bythinella kazdaghensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Bythinella kazdaghensis faces significant threats from water extraction and groundwater depletion in its limited spring habitats within the Kazdağı region of Turkey. Agricultural development and tourism infrastructure in the surrounding areas have altered natural water flow patterns, reducing the quality and quantity of spring water essential for this endemic freshwater gastropod. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns that could further stress the already vulnerable spring ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater snail inhabits cold, clear springs and spring-fed streams in the Kazdağı (Mount Ida) region of northwestern Turkey. The species requires stable water temperatures and high water quality typical of pristine mountain spring systems.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bythinella kazdaghensis classified as Vulnerable?
Bythinella kazdaghensis 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. Bythinella kazdaghensis faces significant threats from water extraction and groundwater depletion in its limited spring habitats within the Kazdağı region of Turkey. Agricultural development and tourism infrastructure in the surrounding areas have altered natural water flow patterns, reducing the quality and quantity of spring water essential for this endemic freshwater gastropod. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns that could further stress the already vulnerable spring ecosystems.
Where does Bythinella kazdaghensis live?
Bythinella kazdaghensis occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bythinella kazdaghensis?
The main threats to Bythinella kazdaghensis 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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