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Microstrophia modesta

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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.

Microstrophia modesta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities this gastropod depends on for food and shelter.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial gastropod inhabits native grasslands, scrublands, and forest edges with specific soil and moisture requirements. It typically occurs in areas with dense leaf litter and native vegetation that provide both food sources and microhabitat refugia.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microstrophia modesta classified as Endangered?
Microstrophia modesta 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. Microstrophia modesta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities this gastropod depends on for food and shelter.
Where does Microstrophia modesta live?
Microstrophia modesta 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 Microstrophia modesta?
The main threats to Microstrophia modesta 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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