CR

Hydrobia anatolica

Unknown

Overview

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

Hydrobia anatolica faces severe threats from water extraction and agricultural development around its limited freshwater spring habitats in Turkey. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Groundwater depletion for irrigation poses an additional critical threat to the spring-fed environments this endemic snail depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater snail inhabits natural springs and spring-fed streams in the Anatolian region of Turkey. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments with stable temperatures and flow rates typical of spring ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hydrobia anatolica classified as Critically Endangered?
Hydrobia anatolica 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. Hydrobia anatolica faces severe threats from water extraction and agricultural development around its limited freshwater spring habitats in Turkey. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Groundwater depletion for irrigation poses an additional critical threat to the spring-fed environments this endemic snail depends upon.
Where does Hydrobia anatolica live?
Hydrobia anatolica occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hydrobia anatolica?
The main threats to Hydrobia anatolica 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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