Lithasia duttoniana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lithasia duttoniana faces severe pressure from dam construction and water diversions that alter natural flow regimes essential for its survival. Agricultural runoff and urban development introduce pollutants and sediments that degrade water quality in its limited river habitats. The species' restricted range makes entire populations vulnerable to single catastrophic events, while invasive zebra mussels compete for resources and alter benthic communities.
Habitat
This freshwater gastropod inhabits clean, well-oxygenated rivers and streams with rocky or gravel substrates in the southeastern United States. It requires stable water flow and specific water chemistry conditions, typically found in medium to large river systems with minimal human disturbance.
Other threatened species in PLEUROCERIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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