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Colea colei

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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.

Colea colei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mauritius's native forests continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its forest habitat, reducing suitable microhabitats for this endemic land snail. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mauritian land snail inhabits the remaining patches of native humid forest, particularly in areas with dense leaf litter and fallen logs that provide the moist microhabitats essential for its survival. It is typically found in the understory of indigenous forests at mid-elevations where humidity levels remain consistently high.

Other threatened species in BIGNONIACEAE

CR

Amphitecna fonceti

Declining
VU

Amphitecna macrophylla

Declining
VU

Amphitecna montana

Declining
EN

Amphitecna steyermarkii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Colea colei classified as Endangered?
Colea colei 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. Colea colei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mauritius's native forests continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its forest habitat, reducing suitable microhabitats for this endemic land snail. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Colea colei live?
Colea colei 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 Colea colei?
The main threats to Colea colei 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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