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Fonscochlea billakalina

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Overview

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

Fonscochlea billakalina faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the moist deciduous forests where this endemic snail occurs. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest edges in the Western Ghats of India. It requires humid microhabitats with adequate leaf litter and moisture retention, typically found at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fonscochlea billakalina classified as Endangered?
Fonscochlea billakalina 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. Fonscochlea billakalina faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the moist deciduous forests where this endemic snail occurs. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival.
Where does Fonscochlea billakalina live?
Fonscochlea billakalina 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 Fonscochlea billakalina?
The main threats to Fonscochlea billakalina 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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