slender amber snail
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slender amber snail

Oxyloma sarsii

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

Overview

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

The slender amber snail faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments, particularly through drainage and development of marshes and wet meadows. Climate change poses additional risks by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this species' survival, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades remaining suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits wet meadows, marshes, and other moist terrestrial environments near freshwater sources, typically in areas with high humidity and abundant vegetation. The species requires specific moisture conditions and is often found in calcareous wetlands and along the margins of lakes and slow-moving waterways.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is slender amber snail classified as Critically Endangered?
slender amber snail 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. The slender amber snail faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments, particularly through drainage and development of marshes and wet meadows. Climate change poses additional risks by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for this species' survival, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades remaining suitable habitats.
Where does slender amber snail live?
slender amber snail 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 slender amber snail?
The main threats to slender amber snail 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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