CRCritically Endangered
Napaeus tagamichensis
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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.
Napaeus tagamichensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on the Canary Islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Introduced species and altered fire regimes further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic land snail.
Habitat
This endemic land snail inhabits rocky coastal areas and dry scrubland vegetation typical of the Canary Islands. It is restricted to very specific microhabitats with particular moisture and substrate conditions that support its survival.
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
