CR

Gabbiella walleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Gabbiella walleri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within limestone karst formations and associated vegetation communities. It requires particular soil chemistry and moisture conditions found in these specialized geological environments.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gabbiella walleri classified as Critically Endangered?
Gabbiella walleri is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gabbiella walleri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Gabbiella walleri live?
Gabbiella walleri occurs in Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gabbiella walleri?
The main threats to Gabbiella walleri are 3.1, 9.3, 9.3.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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