VU

Diastole tenuistriata

Unknown

Overview

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

Diastole tenuistriata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Cape of South Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its fynbos habitat. Invasive plant species pose an additional threat by altering the native vegetation structure that this specialized snail depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic South African land snail inhabits fynbos vegetation in the Western Cape region, particularly areas with well-developed shrubland and indigenous plant communities. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions found within this Mediterranean-climate ecosystem, including appropriate moisture levels and native plant cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diastole tenuistriata classified as Vulnerable?
Diastole tenuistriata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Diastole tenuistriata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Cape of South Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development that fragments its fynbos habitat. Invasive plant species pose an additional threat by altering the native vegetation structure that this specialized snail depends upon for survival.
Where does Diastole tenuistriata live?
Diastole tenuistriata 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 Diastole tenuistriata?
The main threats to Diastole tenuistriata 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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