CR

Trochomorpha kambarae

Unknown

Overview

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

Trochomorpha kambarae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Japan. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while introduced species and pollution from human activities further compromise its survival. Climate change may also alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic land snail requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Japanese land snail inhabits specific microhabitats within temperate forests and woodland areas. It requires particular moisture and substrate conditions typical of undisturbed forest floor environments.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trochomorpha kambarae classified as Critically Endangered?
Trochomorpha kambarae 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. Trochomorpha kambarae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Japan. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while introduced species and pollution from human activities further compromise its survival. Climate change may also alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic land snail requires.
Where does Trochomorpha kambarae live?
Trochomorpha kambarae 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 Trochomorpha kambarae?
The main threats to Trochomorpha kambarae are 2.1, 5.4, 8.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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