VU

Floridobia monroensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Floridobia monroensis faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southern Florida. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from water management practices and canal construction. Invasive plant species further threaten the native vegetation communities this gastropod depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gastropod inhabits specialized freshwater and terrestrial environments in the unique ecosystem mosaic of southern Florida's wetlands and hammocks. It requires specific moisture conditions and native plant communities that have been increasingly fragmented by human development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Floridobia monroensis classified as Vulnerable?
Floridobia monroensis 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 monroensis faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southern Florida. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from water management practices and canal construction. Invasive plant species further threaten the native vegetation communities this gastropod depends upon for survival.
Where does Floridobia monroensis live?
Floridobia monroensis 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 monroensis?
The main threats to Floridobia monroensis 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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