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Cryptazeca kobelti

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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.

Cryptazeca kobelti faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits moist, shaded microhabitats in Mediterranean woodland and scrubland environments, typically found under stones, leaf litter, and decaying organic matter. The species requires stable moisture conditions and is often associated with limestone substrates in areas with mild, humid winters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cryptazeca kobelti classified as Endangered?
Cryptazeca kobelti 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. Cryptazeca kobelti faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Cryptazeca kobelti live?
Cryptazeca kobelti 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 Cryptazeca kobelti?
The main threats to Cryptazeca kobelti 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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