VU

Sinployea pitcairnensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Sinployea pitcairnensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on Pitcairn Island, making it vulnerable to habitat degradation and invasive species. The introduction of non-native plants and animals has altered the island's ecosystem, while human activities and development pressure threaten the limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through potential shifts in rainfall patterns and increased storm intensity affecting this small oceanic island.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits the native vegetation and forest areas of Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. It is typically found in leaf litter and among native plants in the island's limited terrestrial ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sinployea pitcairnensis classified as Vulnerable?
Sinployea pitcairnensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sinployea pitcairnensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on Pitcairn Island, making it vulnerable to habitat degradation and invasive species. The introduction of non-native plants and animals has altered the island's ecosystem, while human activities and development pressure threaten the limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through potential shifts in rainfall patterns and increased storm intensity affecting this small oceanic island.
Where does Sinployea pitcairnensis live?
Sinployea pitcairnensis 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 Sinployea pitcairnensis?
The main threats to Sinployea pitcairnensis 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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