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Nanocochlea pupoidea

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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.

Nanocochlea pupoidea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this specialized snail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This minute land snail inhabits limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in tropical regions. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and particular vegetation cover associated with limestone substrates.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nanocochlea pupoidea classified as Vulnerable?
Nanocochlea pupoidea 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 pupoidea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this specialized snail's survival.
Where does Nanocochlea pupoidea live?
Nanocochlea pupoidea 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 pupoidea?
The main threats to Nanocochlea pupoidea 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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