Elimia annettae
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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.
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.
