VU

Cochliopina milleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Cochliopina milleri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated the pristine spring systems this endemic gastropod depends upon. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with pollution and groundwater extraction posing ongoing risks to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod is endemic to pristine spring systems and associated shallow pools with consistent water flow and temperature. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific mineral compositions typical of natural spring environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cochliopina milleri classified as Vulnerable?
Cochliopina milleri 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. Cochliopina milleri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated the pristine spring systems this endemic gastropod depends upon. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with pollution and groundwater extraction posing ongoing risks to remaining populations.
Where does Cochliopina milleri live?
Cochliopina milleri occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cochliopina milleri?
The main threats to Cochliopina milleri 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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