Scarce Gold Conch
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Scarce Gold Conch

Phtheochroa schreibersiana

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phtheochroa_schreibersiana

Overview

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

The Scarce Gold Conch faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this species' survival. Collection pressure from shell enthusiasts and researchers has historically impacted local populations, though this threat has diminished in recent decades.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits calcareous grasslands, limestone outcrops, and dry meadows with sparse vegetation across central and southeastern Europe. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including well-drained soils and particular plant communities that provide both food sources and shelter.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scarce Gold Conch classified as Endangered?
Scarce Gold Conch 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. The Scarce Gold Conch faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this species' survival. Collection pressure from shell enthusiasts and researchers has historically impacted local populations, though this threat has diminished in recent decades.
Where does Scarce Gold Conch live?
Scarce Gold Conch occurs in Austria, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scarce Gold Conch?
The main threats to Scarce Gold Conch 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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