ENEndangered
Saxurinator sketi
Local name: Šipun Cave Water Snail
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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.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in MOITESSIERIIDAE
Threatened in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Šipun Cave Water Snail classified as Endangered?
Šipun Cave Water Snail 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 Šipun Cave Water Snail live?
Šipun Cave Water Snail 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 Šipun Cave Water Snail?
The main threats to Šipun Cave Water Snail are 1.1, 4.1, 9.3.4, and 9.6. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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