Spring Elimia
VU

Spring Elimia

Elimia pybasii

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Spring Elimia faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited spring-fed stream systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and groundwater extraction have altered the delicate hydrological balance these snails require. Sedimentation from land use changes has degraded the rocky substrates essential for feeding and reproduction, while pollution has reduced water quality in many occupied springs.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Spring Elimia inhabits cool, clear spring-fed streams and seeps with rocky or gravelly substrates in the southeastern United States. These specialized freshwater gastropods require stable water temperatures and high dissolved oxygen levels typical of pristine spring systems.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spring Elimia classified as Vulnerable?
Spring Elimia 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. The Spring Elimia faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited spring-fed stream systems. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and groundwater extraction have altered the delicate hydrological balance these snails require. Sedimentation from land use changes has degraded the rocky substrates essential for feeding and reproduction, while pollution has reduced water quality in many occupied springs.
Where does Spring Elimia live?
Spring Elimia occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spring Elimia?
The main threats to Spring Elimia 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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