CR

Candidula conglomeratica

Declining

Overview

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

Candidula conglomeratica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural intensification across its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to specific limestone substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits limestone outcrops and calcareous grasslands in Mediterranean environments. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and calcium-rich substrates for shell development.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Candidula conglomeratica classified as Critically Endangered?
Candidula conglomeratica 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. Candidula conglomeratica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural intensification across its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to specific limestone substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Candidula conglomeratica live?
Candidula conglomeratica 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 Candidula conglomeratica?
The main threats to Candidula conglomeratica 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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