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Edgbastonia jesswiseae

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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.

Jardinella jesswiseae faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and agricultural development within its limited range in Queensland's Great Artesian Basin springs. The species' dependence on specific spring chemistry and temperature makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes, with even minor alterations to water flow or quality potentially causing local extinctions. Cattle trampling and vegetation clearance around spring sites further degrade the delicate microhabitats essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater snail inhabits artesian springs and associated wetlands in Queensland's Great Artesian Basin. It requires specific water chemistry conditions and temperatures found only in these isolated spring systems, typically occurring in shallow, vegetated areas with consistent groundwater discharge.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Edgbastonia jesswiseae classified as Endangered?
Edgbastonia jesswiseae 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. Jardinella jesswiseae faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and agricultural development within its limited range in Queensland's Great Artesian Basin springs. The species' dependence on specific spring chemistry and temperature makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes, with even minor alterations to water flow or quality potentially causing local extinctions. Cattle trampling and vegetation clearance around spring sites further degrade the delicate microhabitats essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.
Where does Edgbastonia jesswiseae live?
Edgbastonia jesswiseae 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 Edgbastonia jesswiseae?
The main threats to Edgbastonia jesswiseae 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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