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Libinhania fontinalis

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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.

Libinhania fontinalis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and sedimentation in its freshwater spring environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of its known localities. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod is endemic to natural springs and spring-fed streams with clean, well-oxygenated water. It requires stable hydrological conditions and specific water chemistry found in pristine spring ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Libinhania fontinalis classified as Endangered?
Libinhania fontinalis 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. Libinhania fontinalis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and sedimentation in its freshwater spring environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of its known localities. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events.
Where does Libinhania fontinalis live?
Libinhania fontinalis 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 Libinhania fontinalis?
The main threats to Libinhania fontinalis 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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