Placostylus bollonsi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Placostylus bollonsi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as native forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. Introduced predators, particularly rats and possums, pose a significant threat to both adults and eggs of this ground-dwelling snail. The species' naturally slow reproductive rate and limited dispersal ability make populations extremely vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change may alter the moisture regimes essential for its survival.
Habitat
This large terrestrial snail inhabits native forests and forest margins, particularly favoring areas with high humidity and abundant leaf litter. It is typically found in lowland and hill country forests where it shelters under logs, rocks, and dense vegetation during dry periods.
