CR

Graecoanatolica conica

Unknown

Overview

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

Graecoanatolica conica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Greece and Turkey. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the limestone cave systems it depends upon. Collection pressure from malacologists and habitat degradation from tourism activities further compound the decline of this critically endangered land snail.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone cave systems and rocky crevices in Mediterranean scrubland and oak woodland environments. It is typically found in areas with high humidity and stable microclimates within its restricted range across parts of Greece and western Turkey.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graecoanatolica conica classified as Critically Endangered?
Graecoanatolica conica 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. Graecoanatolica conica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Greece and Turkey. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the limestone cave systems it depends upon. Collection pressure from malacologists and habitat degradation from tourism activities further compound the decline of this critically endangered land snail.
Where does Graecoanatolica conica live?
Graecoanatolica conica occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Graecoanatolica conica?
The main threats to Graecoanatolica conica 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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