VUVulnerable
Elimia pybasi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elimia pybasi faces severe threats from water pollution and sedimentation in its limited freshwater habitat range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, while agricultural runoff introduces harmful chemicals and excess nutrients that degrade water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This freshwater snail inhabits clean, flowing streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates in southeastern United States watersheds. It requires well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and minimal sedimentation.