VU

Pleurocera showalteri

Unknown

Overview

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

Pleurocera showalteri faces significant threats from water quality degradation and habitat modification throughout its limited range in southeastern United States river systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and dam construction have altered the natural flow regimes and sediment loads that this freshwater gastropod depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized pollution events and habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater snail inhabits clean, flowing waters of rivers and streams in the southeastern United States, typically found on rocky substrates in areas with moderate to swift currents. The species requires well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and minimal sedimentation.

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleurocera showalteri classified as Vulnerable?
Pleurocera showalteri 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. Pleurocera showalteri faces significant threats from water quality degradation and habitat modification throughout its limited range in southeastern United States river systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and dam construction have altered the natural flow regimes and sediment loads that this freshwater gastropod depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized pollution events and habitat destruction.
Where does Pleurocera showalteri live?
Pleurocera showalteri 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 Pleurocera showalteri?
The main threats to Pleurocera showalteri 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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