VUVulnerable
Desmoulin's Whorl Snail
Vertigo moulinsiana
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area management
Other threatened species in VERTIGINIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Desmoulin's Whorl Snail classified as Vulnerable?
Desmoulin's Whorl Snail 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Desmoulin's Whorl Snail live?
Desmoulin's Whorl Snail occurs in Algeria, France, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, and Russia (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Desmoulin's Whorl Snail?
The main threats to Desmoulin's Whorl Snail are 11.4, 2.3, 7.2, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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