Cochlidium repandum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cochlidium repandum faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its specialized limestone cave and karst environments are increasingly disturbed by quarrying operations and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while groundwater pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the delicate moisture balance essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Habitat
This critically endangered land snail inhabits limestone caves and karst formations, requiring specific humidity and temperature conditions found in these specialized underground environments. The species is typically associated with cave walls and crevices where moisture levels remain stable and calcium carbonate deposits provide both shelter and dietary requirements.
Other threatened species in Polypodiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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