VU

Lamellidea ogasawarana

Unknown

Overview

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

Lamellidea ogasawarana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on the Ogasawara Islands, where introduced plant species have altered native forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while invasive species competition and potential climate-induced shifts in moisture patterns threaten its specialized microhabitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the native forests of the Ogasawara Islands, requiring specific moisture and vegetation conditions found in undisturbed woodland environments. The species depends on the leaf litter and understory microhabitats of the islands' original forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lamellidea ogasawarana classified as Vulnerable?
Lamellidea ogasawarana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Lamellidea ogasawarana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on the Ogasawara Islands, where introduced plant species have altered native forest ecosystems. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while invasive species competition and potential climate-induced shifts in moisture patterns threaten its specialized microhabitat requirements.
Where does Lamellidea ogasawarana live?
Lamellidea ogasawarana 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 Lamellidea ogasawarana?
The main threats to Lamellidea ogasawarana 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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