VU

Floridobia helicogyra

Unknown

Overview

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

Floridobia helicogyra faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Florida range. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and construction activities. Invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this snail depends on, while climate change threatens to disrupt the delicate moisture balance essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Florida land snail inhabits specialized limestone-based ecosystems, particularly hardwood hammocks and pine rocklands with well-developed leaf litter layers. The species requires specific moisture conditions and calcium-rich substrates found in these increasingly fragmented native plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Floridobia helicogyra classified as Vulnerable?
Floridobia helicogyra 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. Floridobia helicogyra faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Florida range. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and construction activities. Invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this snail depends on, while climate change threatens to disrupt the delicate moisture balance essential for its survival.
Where does Floridobia helicogyra live?
Floridobia helicogyra 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 Floridobia helicogyra?
The main threats to Floridobia helicogyra 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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