Pseudobithynia kathrinae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudobithynia kathrinae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater range. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while agricultural runoff and urban development continue to degrade water quality in its remaining habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water temperature further compound these pressures on this critically endangered freshwater gastropod.
Habitat
This critically endangered freshwater snail inhabits specific freshwater environments, likely springs or small streams with particular water chemistry requirements. The species appears to be endemic to a very limited geographic area, making it highly dependent on maintaining pristine water conditions in its restricted habitat range.
