Heideella sp. nov. 'valai'
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heideella sp. nov. 'valai' faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted freshwater spring systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion in the surrounding landscape have altered water flow patterns and introduced pollutants into the delicate spring ecosystems. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with any single disturbance event potentially affecting the entire known population.
Habitat
This freshwater gastropod is endemic to specific spring systems and associated wetland habitats. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and specific mineral compositions typical of natural spring environments.
