CR

Kondoconcha othnius

Unknown

Overview

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

Kondoconcha othnius faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further fragment its already small habitat patches, while pollution from nearby industrial activities may be degrading the quality of remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kondoconcha othnius classified as Critically Endangered?
Kondoconcha othnius 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. Kondoconcha othnius faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and mining activities in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further fragment its already small habitat patches, while pollution from nearby industrial activities may be degrading the quality of remaining suitable areas.
Where does Kondoconcha othnius live?
Kondoconcha othnius 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 Kondoconcha othnius?
The main threats to Kondoconcha othnius 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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