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Pseudobithynia kirka

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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.

Pseudobithynia kirka faces severe pressure from water extraction and agricultural development around its limited freshwater habitats in Turkey. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, while climate change threatens to alter the hydrological conditions of its spring-fed environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater gastropod inhabits springs, small streams, and associated wetland areas in the Anatolian region of Turkey. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and specific mineral compositions typical of spring-fed systems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Gabbiella tchadiensis

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Pseudobithynia kathrinae

Unknown

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudobithynia kirka classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudobithynia kirka 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. Pseudobithynia kirka faces severe pressure from water extraction and agricultural development around its limited freshwater habitats in Turkey. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, while climate change threatens to alter the hydrological conditions of its spring-fed environments.
Where does Pseudobithynia kirka live?
Pseudobithynia kirka occurs in Croatia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudobithynia kirka?
The main threats to Pseudobithynia kirka 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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