Helminthoglypta coelata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Helminthoglypta coelata faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Southern California range. The species is particularly vulnerable to drought conditions and altered fire regimes that affect the coastal sage scrub and chaparral communities it depends upon. Invasive plant species further degrade habitat quality by altering soil chemistry and moisture retention critical for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Habitat
This terrestrial snail inhabits coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and oak woodland communities in Southern California, typically found under rocks, logs, and leaf litter in areas with adequate moisture retention. The species requires specific soil conditions and native plant communities that provide both shelter and calcium sources essential for shell development.
Other threatened species in HELMINTHOGLYPTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
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