Tree Snail
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Tree Snail

Balea perversa

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

Overview

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

Balea perversa faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized limestone environments. Climate change and pollution further compromise the delicate conditions required for this species' survival, while its restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits limestone cliffs, rocky outcrops, and calcareous stone walls in temperate regions. This species requires specific moisture conditions and calcium-rich substrates found in crevices and under overhangs of limestone formations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tree Snail classified as Critically Endangered?
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. Balea perversa faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized limestone environments. Climate change and pollution further compromise the delicate conditions required for this species' survival, while its restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Tree Snail live?
Tree 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 Tree Snail?
The main threats to Tree 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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