Floridobia wekiwae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Floridobia wekiwae faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and groundwater extraction in Florida's rapidly developing regions. The species' dependence on specific hydrological conditions in spring-fed systems makes it particularly vulnerable to water table alterations and pollution from agricultural runoff. Invasive plant species are also modifying the aquatic vegetation communities that this endemic gastropod requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic freshwater snail inhabits spring-fed streams and associated wetland systems in north-central Florida. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature ranges and aquatic vegetation typical of Florida's spring ecosystems.
