VU

Georissa laseroni

Unknown

Overview

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

Georissa laseroni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limestone cave systems, primarily due to quarrying activities and human disturbance of cave environments. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within caves means that even minor environmental changes can have disproportionate impacts on population stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This minute land snail is endemic to limestone cave systems and karst formations, where it inhabits the humid microenvironments of cave walls and crevices. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found only in these specialized underground ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Georissa laseroni classified as Vulnerable?
Georissa laseroni 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. Georissa laseroni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limestone cave systems, primarily due to quarrying activities and human disturbance of cave environments. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within caves means that even minor environmental changes can have disproportionate impacts on population stability.
Where does Georissa laseroni live?
Georissa laseroni 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 Georissa laseroni?
The main threats to Georissa laseroni 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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