CR

Mautodontha ceuthma

Unknown

Overview

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

Mautodontha ceuthma faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its limited forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species and altered fire regimes further compromise the specialized microhabitat conditions this endemic snail requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits specialized microhabitats within native forest ecosystems, typically found in leaf litter and under logs or rocks where moisture levels remain stable. The species requires specific soil chemistry and vegetation conditions that are easily disrupted by environmental changes.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mautodontha ceuthma classified as Critically Endangered?
Mautodontha ceuthma 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 ceuthma faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its limited forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species and altered fire regimes further compromise the specialized microhabitat conditions this endemic snail requires for survival.
Where does Mautodontha ceuthma live?
Mautodontha ceuthma 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 ceuthma?
The main threats to Mautodontha ceuthma 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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