CR

Plesioptopoma curvidens

Unknown

Overview

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

Plesioptopoma curvidens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and cave disturbance in its restricted karst landscape range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that alter cave ecosystems. Water pollution and sedimentation from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromise the delicate subterranean habitats this gastropod depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered gastropod inhabits limestone cave systems and karst formations, typically found in subterranean environments with stable moisture and temperature conditions. The species is restricted to specific geological formations that provide the calcium-rich substrates essential for shell development and the specialized microhabitats required for its survival.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plesioptopoma curvidens classified as Critically Endangered?
Plesioptopoma curvidens 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. Plesioptopoma curvidens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and cave disturbance in its restricted karst landscape range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that alter cave ecosystems. Water pollution and sedimentation from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromise the delicate subterranean habitats this gastropod depends upon.
Where does Plesioptopoma curvidens live?
Plesioptopoma curvidens 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 Plesioptopoma curvidens?
The main threats to Plesioptopoma curvidens 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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