CR

Crosseana crosseana

Unknown

Overview

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

Crosseana crosseana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities this snail depends upon for food and shelter.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits native forest understory and woodland areas with rich leaf litter and moist soil conditions. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and native plant communities that provide both food sources and shelter.

FRESHWATER· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crosseana crosseana classified as Critically Endangered?
Crosseana crosseana 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. Crosseana crosseana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities this snail depends upon for food and shelter.
Where does Crosseana crosseana live?
Crosseana crosseana occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crosseana crosseana?
The main threats to Crosseana crosseana 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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