CRCritically Endangered
Islamia bunarbasa
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Islamia bunarbasa 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 its cave and karst habitat. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the aquatic systems this freshwater gastropod depends upon for survival.
Habitat
This freshwater gastropod inhabits limestone caves and karst springs in the mountainous regions of Pakistan. It requires clean, calcium-rich waters found in underground aquatic systems and cave streams.
Wetlands (inland)· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communications
