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Gulella claustralis

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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 claustralis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Deforestation for subsistence farming and charcoal production has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits moist forest floors and leaf litter in montane and submontane forests of East Africa. It requires specific humidity levels and organic matter composition found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gulella claustralis classified as Endangered?
Gulella claustralis 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 claustralis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Deforestation for subsistence farming and charcoal production has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity.
Where does Gulella claustralis live?
Gulella claustralis 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 claustralis?
The main threats to Gulella claustralis 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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