VU

Gonospira madgei

Unknown

Overview

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

Gonospira madgei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and human settlement development has fragmented the moist deciduous forests this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat 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 organic matter, typically found in areas with consistent moisture levels and forest canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gonospira madgei classified as Vulnerable?
Gonospira madgei 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. Gonospira madgei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and human settlement development has fragmented the moist deciduous forests this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival.
Where does Gonospira madgei live?
Gonospira madgei 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 Gonospira madgei?
The main threats to Gonospira madgei 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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