VU

luggskinn

Physodontia lundellii

Unknown

Overview

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

Physodontia lundellii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across Central American cloud forests. Deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented the moist montane forests this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest environments in Central America, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs in areas with high humidity and stable temperatures. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest understory between 1,000-2,500 meters elevation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Finland

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Nephrotoma lundbecki

Unknown
VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is luggskinn classified as Vulnerable?
luggskinn 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. Physodontia lundellii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across Central American cloud forests. Deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented the moist montane forests this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does luggskinn live?
luggskinn occurs in Finland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to luggskinn?
The main threats to luggskinn 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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