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Codringtonia parnassia

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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 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.

Threat summary

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.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Codringtonia parnassia classified as Endangered?
Codringtonia parnassia 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 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.
Where does Codringtonia parnassia live?
Codringtonia parnassia 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 parnassia?
The main threats to Codringtonia parnassia 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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