VU

Gulella amboniensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Gulella amboniensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Madagascar's fragmented forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits humid forest floors and leaf litter in Madagascar's native forests, requiring consistent moisture levels and organic debris for feeding and shelter. The species is typically found in undisturbed forest environments with dense canopy cover that maintains the humid microclimate conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gulella amboniensis classified as Vulnerable?
Gulella amboniensis 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. Gulella amboniensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Madagascar's fragmented forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Gulella amboniensis live?
Gulella amboniensis 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 Gulella amboniensis?
The main threats to Gulella amboniensis 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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