CR

Ischnothyrella jivani

Unknown

Overview

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

Ischnothyrella jivani faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have further fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in tropical regions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and calcium-rich substrates typical of limestone environments.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ischnothyrella jivani classified as Critically Endangered?
Ischnothyrella jivani 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. Ischnothyrella jivani faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have further fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Ischnothyrella jivani live?
Ischnothyrella jivani occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ischnothyrella jivani?
The main threats to Ischnothyrella jivani are 11.1, 7.3, 9.3.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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