CR

Spirotheca mahechae

Declining

Overview

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

Spirotheca mahechae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's Magdalena Valley region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has dramatically reduced the species' already limited forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail is endemic to humid montane forests in Colombia's Magdalena Valley, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs in primary forest areas. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures found only in undisturbed forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spirotheca mahechae classified as Critically Endangered?
Spirotheca mahechae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Spirotheca mahechae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's Magdalena Valley region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has dramatically reduced the species' already limited forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Spirotheca mahechae live?
Spirotheca mahechae occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spirotheca mahechae?
The main threats to Spirotheca mahechae 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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