ENEndangered
Rams-horn Valvata
Valvata mergella
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in VALVATIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rams-horn Valvata classified as Endangered?
Rams-horn Valvata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rams-horn Valvata live?
Rams-horn Valvata occurs in Canada, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rams-horn Valvata?
The main threats to Rams-horn Valvata are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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