Pohnpei ground Partula snail
CR

Pohnpei ground Partula snail

Partula guamensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partula_guamensis

Overview

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

The Pohnpei ground Partula snail faces severe threats from invasive predatory species, particularly the introduced rosy wolf snail and flatworms that have devastated Pacific island snail populations. Habitat destruction from development and agricultural expansion on Pohnpei Island has further reduced available habitat for this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to Pohnpei Island in Micronesia, this species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest floor leaf litter in lowland and montane areas. It is typically found in native vegetation areas with adequate moisture and organic debris.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pohnpei ground Partula snail classified as Critically Endangered?
Pohnpei ground Partula snail is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Pohnpei ground Partula snail faces severe threats from invasive predatory species, particularly the introduced rosy wolf snail and flatworms that have devastated Pacific island snail populations. Habitat destruction from development and agricultural expansion on Pohnpei Island has further reduced available habitat for this endemic species.
Where does Pohnpei ground Partula snail live?
Pohnpei ground Partula snail occurs in French Polynesia, Guam, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and St. Helena (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pohnpei ground Partula snail?
The main threats to Pohnpei ground Partula snail 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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