VU

Nesopupa madgei

Unknown

Overview

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

Nesopupa madgei faces severe habitat degradation from invasive plant species that alter the native forest understory composition essential for this endemic land snail's survival. Urban development and agricultural expansion on Madeira Island continue to fragment and destroy the remaining laurel forest patches where the species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitat conditions this moisture-dependent gastropod requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the humid laurel forests (laurisilva) of Madeira Island, particularly in areas with dense leaf litter and moss-covered surfaces. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity levels and stable temperatures found in the understory of native Macaronesian forest ecosystems.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nesopupa madgei classified as Vulnerable?
Nesopupa madgei 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. Nesopupa madgei faces severe habitat degradation from invasive plant species that alter the native forest understory composition essential for this endemic land snail's survival. Urban development and agricultural expansion on Madeira Island continue to fragment and destroy the remaining laurel forest patches where the species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid microhabitat conditions this moisture-dependent gastropod requires.
Where does Nesopupa madgei live?
Nesopupa madgei 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 Nesopupa madgei?
The main threats to Nesopupa madgei 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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