Potbellied Helicellid
CR

Potbellied Helicellid

Cochlicella barbara

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

Overview

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

The Potbellied Helicellid faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its Mediterranean range. Climate change and increased drought frequency are degrading the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species competition further threatens remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mediterranean coastal scrublands, dry grasslands, and rocky slopes with sparse vegetation, typically on calcareous soils. The species inhabits areas with specific moisture and temperature regimes, often near the coast where it can find suitable microhabitats among low shrubs and herbaceous plants.

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Threatened in Albania

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
CR

Struga Trout

Salmo balcanicus

Unknown
EN

Niceforonia adenobrachia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Potbellied Helicellid classified as Critically Endangered?
Potbellied Helicellid 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 Potbellied Helicellid faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its Mediterranean range. Climate change and increased drought frequency are degrading the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species competition further threatens remaining populations.
Where does Potbellied Helicellid live?
Potbellied Helicellid occurs in Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Bahamas (plus 37 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 Potbellied Helicellid?
The main threats to Potbellied Helicellid 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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