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Mathewsoconcha belli

Unknown

Overview

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

Mathewsoconcha belli faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this endemic snail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits moist forest floors and leaf litter in temperate woodland environments. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture levels and organic debris for shelter and feeding.

Other threatened species in HELICARIONIDAE

VU

Helicarion rubicundus

Unknown
CR

Sesara sp. nov. 'Bai Voi'

Declining
VU

Tubuaia fosbergi

Unknown
VU

Theskelomensor creon

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mathewsoconcha belli classified as Endangered?
Mathewsoconcha belli is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Mathewsoconcha belli faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this endemic snail's survival.
Where does Mathewsoconcha belli live?
Mathewsoconcha belli occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mathewsoconcha belli?
The main threats to Mathewsoconcha belli 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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