Pyrgulopsis giuliani
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pyrgulopsis giuliani faces severe threats from groundwater depletion and habitat modification in its limited spring systems. Agricultural water extraction and urban development in the surrounding watershed have reduced spring flow rates, while introduced species and water quality degradation from agricultural runoff further compromise its specialized aquatic habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any changes in local hydrology.
Habitat
This freshwater gastropod is endemic to specific spring systems and associated wetlands in desert regions of the southwestern United States. It requires constant water flow, stable temperatures, and specific water chemistry conditions found only in natural spring environments.
