CR

Hemistomia xaracuu

Unknown

Overview

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

Hemistomia xaracuu faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in New Caledonia's unique ultramafic soils. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian snail inhabits the unique ultramafic soils and associated maquis vegetation of the island's mountainous regions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions within native shrubland communities, particularly areas with adequate moisture retention and leaf litter accumulation.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hemistomia xaracuu classified as Critically Endangered?
Hemistomia xaracuu 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 xaracuu faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in New Caledonia's unique ultramafic soils. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this endemic snail depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Hemistomia xaracuu live?
Hemistomia xaracuu occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hemistomia xaracuu?
The main threats to Hemistomia xaracuu 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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