Craspedaria moniziana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Craspedaria moniziana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madeira. The species' restricted distribution to specific forest habitats makes it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. Invasive plant species are also degrading the native vegetation communities this endemic snail depends upon for survival.
Habitat
This endemic land snail inhabits the native laurel forests (laurisilva) of Madeira, typically found in humid, shaded areas with rich leaf litter and moss-covered surfaces. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable moisture levels and undisturbed forest floor environments.
