CR

Marstoniopsis vrbasi

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Marstoniopsis vrbasi faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater spring systems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any changes in water quality or flow patterns. Human activities including agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction pose immediate risks to the delicate spring ecosystems this endemic gastropod depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered freshwater gastropod is endemic to specific spring systems and associated freshwater habitats in the Balkans. It requires clean, well-oxygenated spring waters with stable temperatures and specific mineral compositions typical of karst limestone environments.

Wetlands (inland)· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marstoniopsis vrbasi classified as Critically Endangered?
Marstoniopsis vrbasi 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. Marstoniopsis vrbasi faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater spring systems. The species' extremely restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any changes in water quality or flow patterns. Human activities including agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction pose immediate risks to the delicate spring ecosystems this endemic gastropod depends upon.
Where does Marstoniopsis vrbasi live?
Marstoniopsis vrbasi occurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marstoniopsis vrbasi?
The main threats to Marstoniopsis vrbasi 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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