VU

Placostylus eddystonensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Placostylus eddystonensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by invasive plant species that alter the forest understory composition essential for this land snail's survival. Introduced mammals, particularly rats and pigs, pose significant threats through direct predation and habitat disturbance. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes in the limestone forests where this species depends on specific humidity levels for reproduction and feeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits limestone forests and rocky outcrops in tropical Pacific island environments. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity levels and dense vegetation cover, typically found in undisturbed forest areas with rich leaf litter and limestone substrate.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Placostylus eddystonensis classified as Vulnerable?
Placostylus eddystonensis 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. Placostylus eddystonensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by invasive plant species that alter the forest understory composition essential for this land snail's survival. Introduced mammals, particularly rats and pigs, pose significant threats through direct predation and habitat disturbance. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes in the limestone forests where this species depends on specific humidity levels for reproduction and feeding.
Where does Placostylus eddystonensis live?
Placostylus eddystonensis 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 Placostylus eddystonensis?
The main threats to Placostylus eddystonensis 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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