Christianoconcha quintali
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Christianoconcha quintali faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Chilean freshwater systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion have significantly altered the watershed dynamics essential for this endemic freshwater gastropod's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste poses additional threats to the species' aquatic habitat quality.
Habitat
This endemic Chilean freshwater snail inhabits specific freshwater environments including streams, springs, and associated wetland areas within its limited geographic range. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable flow regimes and appropriate substrate conditions for feeding and reproduction.