Caseolus baixoensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Caseolus baixoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on Porto Santo Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced species, especially invasive plants that alter soil chemistry and native vegetation structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought conditions that could further degrade the already fragile semi-arid habitats this endemic snail depends upon.
Habitat
This endemic land snail inhabits the semi-arid coastal areas and rocky slopes of Porto Santo Island in the Madeira archipelago. It is typically found among native vegetation and rocky crevices in areas with specific soil conditions and microclimate requirements.
