Lerniana feheri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lerniana feheri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Carpathian Mountains. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may alter the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits undisturbed deciduous and mixed forests in the Carpathian Mountains, typically found in leaf litter and soil layers of mature forest ecosystems. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable moisture levels and minimal disturbance to the forest floor environment.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in HYDROBIIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lerniana feheri classified as Vulnerable?
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