CR

Endodonta apiculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Endodonta apiculata faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native forests in its Hawaiian range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species alter the understory composition and soil chemistry that this endemic land snail depends upon. The species is also vulnerable to predation by introduced mammals and invertebrates that were not part of its evolutionary environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Hawaiian land snail inhabits native mesic and wet forests, typically found in leaf litter and on vegetation in areas with high humidity and stable temperatures. It requires intact forest ecosystems with native plant communities that provide appropriate microhabitat conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Endodonta apiculata classified as Critically Endangered?
Endodonta apiculata 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. Endodonta apiculata faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native forests in its Hawaiian range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species alter the understory composition and soil chemistry that this endemic land snail depends upon. The species is also vulnerable to predation by introduced mammals and invertebrates that were not part of its evolutionary environment.
Where does Endodonta apiculata live?
Endodonta apiculata 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 Endodonta apiculata?
The main threats to Endodonta apiculata 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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