Quadrate Paperbubble
Laona quadrata
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Cephalaspidea
Family
Laonidae
Genus
Laona
Quadrate Paperbubble belongs to the family Laonidae, order Cephalaspidea, within the Gastropoda class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Quadrate Paperbubble faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt local ecosystems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest edges between 800-2000m elevation, particularly areas with dense understory vegetation and high moisture levels. Requires specific microhabitat conditions including fallen logs, leaf litter, and areas with consistent humidity and temperature ranges.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Quadrate Paperbubble faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt local ecosystems.
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Climate change impacts on microhabitat conditions
Habitat loss from deforestation
Fragmentation of remaining habitat patches
Invasive species competition
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Quadrate Paperbubble (Laona quadrata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/quadrate-paperbubble