Eupaludestrina dobrogica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eupaludestrina dobrogica faces severe threats from habitat degradation in the Danube Delta region, where water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has dramatically altered water chemistry. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while coastal development and tourism infrastructure have reduced available habitat. Climate change-induced alterations to water salinity and temperature regimes pose additional risks to this endemic freshwater gastropod.
Habitat
This endemic freshwater snail inhabits shallow, brackish waters and coastal wetlands in the Danube Delta region of Romania. It requires specific water chemistry conditions and is typically found in areas where freshwater meets slightly saline environments.
