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Spirotecoma holguinensis

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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.

Spirotecoma holguinensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range around Holguín Province, Cuba. Mining activities and limestone quarrying pose additional risks to the cave and karst environments this endemic snail depends upon. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban land snail inhabits limestone caves, rock crevices, and karst formations in the mountainous regions of Holguín Province in eastern Cuba. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures found in these geological formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spirotecoma holguinensis classified as Endangered?
Spirotecoma holguinensis 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. Spirotecoma holguinensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range around Holguín Province, Cuba. Mining activities and limestone quarrying pose additional risks to the cave and karst environments this endemic snail depends upon. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Spirotecoma holguinensis live?
Spirotecoma holguinensis 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 Spirotecoma holguinensis?
The main threats to Spirotecoma holguinensis 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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