Elimia annettae
CR

Elimia annettae

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.

Elimia annettae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, while agricultural runoff and urban development have introduced pollutants that compromise the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Elimia annettae inhabits clean, flowing freshwater streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates. This aquatic gastropod requires well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and minimal sedimentation.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elimia annettae classified as Critically Endangered?
Elimia annettae 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. Elimia annettae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, while agricultural runoff and urban development have introduced pollutants that compromise the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Elimia annettae live?
Elimia annettae occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elimia annettae?
The main threats to Elimia annettae 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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