CR

Mautodontha boraborensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Mautodontha boraborensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its native island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to introduced predatory species, particularly rats and other invasive mollusks that compete for resources and prey on native snails. Urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and destroy the remaining native forest habitats essential for this endemic land snail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the remaining native forest areas of Bora Bora island in French Polynesia. It requires moist, shaded environments with leaf litter and decaying organic matter typical of tropical island forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mautodontha boraborensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Mautodontha boraborensis 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. Mautodontha boraborensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its native island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to introduced predatory species, particularly rats and other invasive mollusks that compete for resources and prey on native snails. Urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and destroy the remaining native forest habitats essential for this endemic land snail's survival.
Where does Mautodontha boraborensis live?
Mautodontha boraborensis 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 Mautodontha boraborensis?
The main threats to Mautodontha boraborensis 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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