VU

Placostylus hongii

Unknown

Overview

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

Placostylus hongii 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' slow reproductive rate and limited dispersal ability make populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large terrestrial snail inhabits native forests and forest margins, typically found among leaf litter and low vegetation in both lowland and montane forest environments. The species requires moist, shaded conditions with adequate calcium availability for shell development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Placostylus hongii classified as Vulnerable?
Placostylus hongii 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 hongii 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' slow reproductive rate and limited dispersal ability make populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.
Where does Placostylus hongii live?
Placostylus hongii 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 hongii?
The main threats to Placostylus hongii 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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