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Codringtonia helenae

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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.

Codringtonia helenae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on St. Helena Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil composition and native vegetation structure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the semi-arid scrublands and rocky outcrops of St. Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It typically occurs in areas with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained soils at various elevations across the island's limited terrestrial environment.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Codringtonia helenae classified as Endangered?
Codringtonia helenae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Codringtonia helenae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on St. Helena Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil composition and native vegetation structure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Codringtonia helenae live?
Codringtonia helenae occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Codringtonia helenae?
The main threats to Codringtonia helenae 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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