CR

Caseolus galeatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Caseolus galeatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predatory species and invasive plants that alter its native habitat structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits humid laurel forests and coastal scrublands in the Canary Islands, particularly favoring areas with dense vegetation cover and stable moisture levels. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including leaf litter, rotting wood, and rocky crevices that provide shelter and maintain the humidity essential for its survival.

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Caseolus galeatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Caseolus galeatus 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. Caseolus galeatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predatory species and invasive plants that alter its native habitat structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Caseolus galeatus live?
Caseolus galeatus occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caseolus galeatus?
The main threats to Caseolus galeatus 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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