Opisthostoma michaelis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Opisthostoma michaelis faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its cave and karst habitat in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, as entire populations can be eliminated by single quarrying operations. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in the region further fragment the remaining suitable limestone formations.
Habitat
This micro-endemic land snail inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in the tropical forests of Peninsular Malaysia. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found within cave systems and limestone crevices, where humidity levels remain consistently high.
