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Mesodon clenchi

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Overview

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

Mesodon clenchi faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and construction activities. Forest fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal opportunities between suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits mature deciduous forests with limestone-rich soils and abundant leaf litter, particularly in areas with natural rock outcrops and cave entrances. The species requires stable moisture conditions and calcium-rich substrates typical of karst landscapes in the southeastern United States.

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VU

Cryptomastix magnidentata

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CR

Inflectarius magazinensis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mesodon clenchi classified as Endangered?
Mesodon clenchi 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. Mesodon clenchi faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized limestone habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying operations and construction activities. Forest fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal opportunities between suitable habitat patches.
Where does Mesodon clenchi live?
Mesodon clenchi 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 Mesodon clenchi?
The main threats to Mesodon clenchi 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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