VU

Paraletharchus opercularis

Unknown

Overview

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

Paraletharchus opercularis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Deforestation, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development have fragmented the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitat conditions essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gastropod inhabits the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. It typically occurs in leaf litter and soil layers of well-preserved forest areas with high humidity and stable microclimate conditions.

MARINE· major

Threatened in Costa Rica

EN

Passiflora chimuensis

Unknown
EN

Palicourea brenesii

Unknown
EN

Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Declining
CR

Mespilodaphne paradoxa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Paraletharchus opercularis classified as Vulnerable?
Paraletharchus opercularis 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. Paraletharchus opercularis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Deforestation, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development have fragmented the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitat conditions essential for this endemic gastropod's survival.
Where does Paraletharchus opercularis live?
Paraletharchus opercularis occurs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paraletharchus opercularis?
The main threats to Paraletharchus opercularis 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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