CR

Insuladrobia whiteleggei

Unknown

Overview

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

Hemistomia whiteleggei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while introduced plant species alter the native vegetation communities it depends upon. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits moist forest floors and woodland areas with dense leaf litter in southeastern Australia. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and native vegetation cover for shelter and feeding.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Insuladrobia whiteleggei classified as Critically Endangered?
Insuladrobia whiteleggei is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hemistomia whiteleggei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while introduced plant species alter the native vegetation communities it depends upon. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Insuladrobia whiteleggei live?
Insuladrobia whiteleggei 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 Insuladrobia whiteleggei?
The main threats to Insuladrobia whiteleggei 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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