VU

Nanocochlea monticola

Unknown

Overview

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

Nanocochlea monticola faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this tiny land snail requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized montane microhabitats, typically found in moist soil and leaf litter of high-altitude forest edges and grassland transitions. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions that exist in narrow elevation bands within mountainous regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nanocochlea monticola classified as Vulnerable?
Nanocochlea monticola 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. Nanocochlea monticola faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this tiny land snail requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in high-altitude environments.
Where does Nanocochlea monticola live?
Nanocochlea monticola 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 Nanocochlea monticola?
The main threats to Nanocochlea monticola 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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