VU

Trochidrobia minuta

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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.

Trochidrobia minuta faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated many of the pristine spring systems this species depends upon. The extremely restricted range makes the species particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events or hydrological modifications.

Threat summary

Habitat

This minute freshwater snail inhabits pristine spring systems and associated seepage areas with constant water flow and stable temperatures. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific mineral compositions typical of natural spring environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Trochidrobia minuta classified as Vulnerable?
Trochidrobia minuta 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. Trochidrobia minuta faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater spring environments. Urban development and agricultural runoff have contaminated many of the pristine spring systems this species depends upon. The extremely restricted range makes the species particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events or hydrological modifications.
Where does Trochidrobia minuta live?
Trochidrobia minuta 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 Trochidrobia minuta?
The main threats to Trochidrobia minuta 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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