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Trischidium limae

Declining

Overview

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

Trischidium limae faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the few known populations of this endemic gastropod.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian land snail inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs in primary and secondary forest environments. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures provided by intact forest canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trischidium limae classified as Endangered?
Trischidium limae 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. Trischidium limae faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the few known populations of this endemic gastropod.
Where does Trischidium limae live?
Trischidium limae 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 Trischidium limae?
The main threats to Trischidium limae 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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