Codringtonia parnassia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Codringtonia parnassia faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted mountain range. Tourism development and infrastructure construction in the Greek mountains have fragmented its specialized limestone habitat. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this endemic snail's survival in high-altitude environments.
Habitat
This endemic Greek snail inhabits limestone rocky areas and scree slopes in mountainous regions, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture retention and calcium-rich substrates characteristic of Mediterranean alpine environments.
