VU

Perssoniella vitreocincta

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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.

Perssoniella vitreocincta faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Australian rainforest environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins where this species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist microhabitats essential for this gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist microhabitats within wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins along Australia's eastern coast. It requires areas with consistent moisture levels and leaf litter accumulation, typically found in sheltered gullies and forest understory environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Perssoniella vitreocincta classified as Vulnerable?
Perssoniella vitreocincta 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. Perssoniella vitreocincta faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Australian rainforest environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins where this species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist microhabitats essential for this gastropod's survival.
Where does Perssoniella vitreocincta live?
Perssoniella vitreocincta 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 Perssoniella vitreocincta?
The main threats to Perssoniella vitreocincta 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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