CR

Sclerotheca raiateensis

Declining

Overview

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

Sclerotheca raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native forests on Raiatea are cleared for development and agriculture. Invasive plant species are rapidly displacing the native vegetation this endemic snail depends upon for shelter and food. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and catastrophic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the native montane forests of Raiatea in French Polynesia. It is typically found among leaf litter and on native vegetation in humid forest environments at higher elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sclerotheca raiateensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sclerotheca raiateensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sclerotheca raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native forests on Raiatea are cleared for development and agriculture. Invasive plant species are rapidly displacing the native vegetation this endemic snail depends upon for shelter and food. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and catastrophic events.
Where does Sclerotheca raiateensis live?
Sclerotheca raiateensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sclerotheca raiateensis?
The main threats to Sclerotheca raiateensis 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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