CRCritically Endangered
Polynesian Tree Snail
Samoana decussatula
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PARTULIDAE
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polynesian Tree Snail classified as Critically Endangered?
Polynesian Tree 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Polynesian Tree Snail live?
Polynesian Tree Snail occurs in French Polynesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polynesian Tree Snail?
The main threats to Polynesian Tree Snail are 12.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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