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Gulella antelmeana

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Overview

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

Gulella antelmeana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced plant species that alter native forest understory conditions essential for this terrestrial gastropod. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats required for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits humid native forests and forest margins in the Mascarene Islands, particularly favoring leaf litter and decaying organic matter in shaded understory environments. The species requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found at elevations where native vegetation remains relatively intact.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gulella antelmeana classified as Endangered?
Gulella antelmeana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Gulella antelmeana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced plant species that alter native forest understory conditions essential for this terrestrial gastropod. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitats required for survival.
Where does Gulella antelmeana live?
Gulella antelmeana 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 antelmeana?
The main threats to Gulella antelmeana 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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