Colea colei
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.
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.