CR

Coneuplecta turrita

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Coneuplecta turrita faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions required by this land snail.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits moist forest floor environments and leaf litter in tropical or subtropical regions. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture levels and organic matter for feeding and reproduction.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coneuplecta turrita classified as Critically Endangered?
Coneuplecta turrita is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Coneuplecta turrita faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist conditions required by this land snail.
Where does Coneuplecta turrita live?
Coneuplecta turrita occurs in Palau, and Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coneuplecta turrita?
The main threats to Coneuplecta turrita are 6.2, 7.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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