Westraltrachia lievreana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Westraltrachia lievreana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation caused by urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Western Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to fire regime changes and invasive plant species that alter the understory vegetation structure essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and temperature extremes that affect soil moisture levels critical for this terrestrial gastropod.
Habitat
This terrestrial snail inhabits native vegetation communities in southwestern Western Australia, particularly areas with dense leaf litter and understory vegetation that provide the moist microhabitats essential for its survival. The species is typically found in woodland and shrubland environments where soil moisture and organic matter accumulation create suitable conditions for feeding and reproduction.
