Partula langfordi
CR

Partula langfordi

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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.

Partula langfordi faces extinction primarily due to predation by the introduced carnivorous snail Euglandina rosea, which was deliberately introduced to Pacific islands in the 1970s as a misguided biological control agent. The species has also suffered from habitat destruction through deforestation and human development on its native island. Like other Partula species, it is extremely vulnerable to introduced predators due to its slow reproductive rate and limited dispersal ability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Partula langfordi inhabits native montane forests and shrublands on volcanic Pacific islands, typically found on vegetation and leaf litter in humid, shaded environments. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures provided by intact forest canopy.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Partula langfordi classified as Critically Endangered?
Partula langfordi 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. Partula langfordi faces extinction primarily due to predation by the introduced carnivorous snail Euglandina rosea, which was deliberately introduced to Pacific islands in the 1970s as a misguided biological control agent. The species has also suffered from habitat destruction through deforestation and human development on its native island. Like other Partula species, it is extremely vulnerable to introduced predators due to its slow reproductive rate and limited dispersal ability.
Where does Partula langfordi live?
Partula langfordi 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 Partula langfordi?
The main threats to Partula langfordi 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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