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Cernuellopsis ghisottii

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Overview

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

Cernuellopsis ghisottii faces severe pressure from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while agricultural intensification and grazing pressure degrade the calcareous grassland habitats essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats this terrestrial gastropod requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits calcareous grasslands and rocky Mediterranean scrublands, typically found in areas with limestone substrates that provide the calcium carbonate essential for shell development. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cernuellopsis ghisottii classified as Vulnerable?
Cernuellopsis ghisottii 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. Cernuellopsis ghisottii faces severe pressure from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while agricultural intensification and grazing pressure degrade the calcareous grassland habitats essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats this terrestrial gastropod requires.
Where does Cernuellopsis ghisottii live?
Cernuellopsis ghisottii occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cernuellopsis ghisottii?
The main threats to Cernuellopsis ghisottii 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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