CRCritically Endangered
Leiostyla cassidula
UnknownCREUCREU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in LAURIIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leiostyla cassidula classified as Critically Endangered?
Leiostyla cassidula 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leiostyla cassidula live?
Leiostyla cassidula occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leiostyla cassidula?
The main threats to Leiostyla cassidula are 11.2, 4.1, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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