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Morelet-snail

Moreletina obruta

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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.

Moreletina obruta faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in southeastern Mexico. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have reduced available limestone cave and karst habitat essential for this terrestrial gastropod. Collection pressure for the shell trade, combined with the species' naturally restricted distribution, compounds population vulnerability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial snail inhabits limestone caves, rock crevices, and karst formations in the tropical forests of southeastern Mexico. It requires humid microhabitats with calcium-rich substrates typical of limestone geology.

Marine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Morelet-snail classified as Vulnerable?
Morelet-snail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Moreletina obruta faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in southeastern Mexico. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have reduced available limestone cave and karst habitat essential for this terrestrial gastropod. Collection pressure for the shell trade, combined with the species' naturally restricted distribution, compounds population vulnerability.
Where does Morelet-snail live?
Morelet-snail occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Morelet-snail?
The main threats to Morelet-snail 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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