CR

Trochomorpha tuvuthae

Unknown

Overview

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

Trochomorpha tuvuthae faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its small Pacific island range, where introduced species and human development have dramatically reduced suitable forest areas. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from single catastrophic events. Invasive plants and animals continue to degrade the remaining native forest fragments essential for this endemic land snail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic land snail inhabits native forest areas on Pacific islands, typically found in leaf litter and among vegetation in humid forest understory environments. The species requires intact forest ecosystems with appropriate moisture levels and native plant communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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EN

Zonites astakidae

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CR

Zonites invitus

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EN

Trochomorpha apia

Unknown
VU

Zonites algirus

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Trochomorpha tuvuthae classified as Critically Endangered?
Trochomorpha tuvuthae 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 tuvuthae faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its small Pacific island range, where introduced species and human development have dramatically reduced suitable forest areas. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from single catastrophic events. Invasive plants and animals continue to degrade the remaining native forest fragments essential for this endemic land snail's survival.
Where does Trochomorpha tuvuthae live?
Trochomorpha tuvuthae 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 tuvuthae?
The main threats to Trochomorpha tuvuthae are 8.1, 9.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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