VU

Gonospira turgidula

Unknown

Overview

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

Gonospira turgidula faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and urban development has fragmented the moist deciduous forests this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial 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 at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

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