VU

Pyratula perpusilla

Unknown

Overview

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

Pyratula perpusilla faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range of limestone karst formations. Agricultural expansion and quarrying activities have fragmented the specialized cave and rock crevice environments this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that could affect the delicate microhabitats essential for this small gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone cave systems and associated karst formations, typically found in humid rock crevices and cave entrances. It requires stable moisture conditions and calcium-rich substrates characteristic of well-developed karst topography.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pyratula perpusilla classified as Vulnerable?
Pyratula perpusilla 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. Pyratula perpusilla faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range of limestone karst formations. Agricultural expansion and quarrying activities have fragmented the specialized cave and rock crevice environments this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that could affect the delicate microhabitats essential for this small gastropod's survival.
Where does Pyratula perpusilla live?
Pyratula perpusilla occurs in Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pyratula perpusilla?
The main threats to Pyratula perpusilla 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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