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Hacrochlamys lineolatus

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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.

Hacrochlamys lineolatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging operations has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this terrestrial gastropod depends on specific microhabitat conditions. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits humid tropical forests, typically found in leaf litter and under decaying logs in lowland and hill forest environments. It requires consistently moist microhabitats with stable temperature and humidity conditions typical of undisturbed forest floors.

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EN

Dupontia perlucida

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hacrochlamys lineolatus classified as Endangered?
Hacrochlamys lineolatus 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. Hacrochlamys lineolatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging operations has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this terrestrial gastropod depends on specific microhabitat conditions. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture regimes essential for this species' survival.
Where does Hacrochlamys lineolatus live?
Hacrochlamys lineolatus 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 Hacrochlamys lineolatus?
The main threats to Hacrochlamys lineolatus 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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