Oxyloma kanabense
CR

Oxyloma kanabense

Unknown

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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.

Oxyloma kanabense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' dependence on specific wetland microhabitats makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the ephemeral water bodies this snail requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits specialized wetland margins and moist terrestrial environments in Japan. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including consistent moisture levels and particular vegetation types associated with seasonal water bodies.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oxyloma kanabense classified as Critically Endangered?
Oxyloma kanabense 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. Oxyloma kanabense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' dependence on specific wetland microhabitats makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the ephemeral water bodies this snail requires for survival.
Where does Oxyloma kanabense live?
Oxyloma kanabense 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 Oxyloma kanabense?
The main threats to Oxyloma kanabense 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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