VU

Freemouth Hydrobe Snail

Aphaostracon chalarogyrum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Freemouth Hydrobe Snail faces severe threats from groundwater depletion and contamination in its limited spring habitats across the southeastern United States. Urban development and agricultural runoff have degraded water quality in many of the artesian springs where this species occurs. Climate change-induced alterations to groundwater flow patterns pose an additional long-term threat to the stable aquatic conditions this endemic snail requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic gastropod is endemic to artesian springs and spring-fed streams in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia. It requires clean, well-oxygenated groundwater with stable temperatures and specific mineral compositions typical of limestone aquifer discharge zones.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freemouth Hydrobe Snail classified as Vulnerable?
Freemouth Hydrobe Snail 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. The Freemouth Hydrobe Snail faces severe threats from groundwater depletion and contamination in its limited spring habitats across the southeastern United States. Urban development and agricultural runoff have degraded water quality in many of the artesian springs where this species occurs. Climate change-induced alterations to groundwater flow patterns pose an additional long-term threat to the stable aquatic conditions this endemic snail requires.
Where does Freemouth Hydrobe Snail live?
Freemouth Hydrobe Snail occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Freemouth Hydrobe Snail?
The main threats to Freemouth Hydrobe Snail 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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