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Hirasea insignis

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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.

Hirasea insignis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Japan's coastal and lowland forests are converted for urban development and agriculture. The species' limited dispersal ability as a terrestrial gastropod makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, preventing recolonization of disturbed areas. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist microhabitats essential for this snail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits moist deciduous and mixed forests in Japan's coastal and lowland regions, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs where humidity levels remain consistently high. The species requires well-developed forest floor ecosystems with rich organic matter and stable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hirasea insignis classified as Endangered?
Hirasea insignis 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. Hirasea insignis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Japan's coastal and lowland forests are converted for urban development and agriculture. The species' limited dispersal ability as a terrestrial gastropod makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, preventing recolonization of disturbed areas. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist microhabitats essential for this snail's survival.
Where does Hirasea insignis live?
Hirasea insignis 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 Hirasea insignis?
The main threats to Hirasea insignis 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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