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Pseudamnicola bacescui

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Overview

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

Pseudamnicola bacescui faces severe threats from water pollution and habitat degradation in its limited freshwater spring systems. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated the pristine spring waters this endemic gastropod requires for survival. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events or hydrological alterations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic freshwater gastropod inhabits pristine spring systems and associated freshwater habitats in southeastern Europe. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated spring waters with specific mineral compositions and stable temperatures.

Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudamnicola bacescui classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudamnicola bacescui 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. Pseudamnicola bacescui faces severe threats from water pollution and habitat degradation in its limited freshwater spring systems. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated the pristine spring waters this endemic gastropod requires for survival. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events or hydrological alterations.
Where does Pseudamnicola bacescui live?
Pseudamnicola bacescui occurs in Romania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudamnicola bacescui?
The main threats to Pseudamnicola bacescui 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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