CR

Xerocrassa lacipensis

Declining

Overview

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

Xerocrassa lacipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and infrastructure expansion in its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to a single location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental disturbance or human activity. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits dry, rocky limestone habitats with sparse vegetation in Mediterranean coastal regions. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate shelter under rocks and vegetation that provide the necessary moisture retention for survival.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xerocrassa lacipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Xerocrassa lacipensis 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. Xerocrassa lacipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and infrastructure expansion in its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to a single location makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental disturbance or human activity. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance required for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Xerocrassa lacipensis live?
Xerocrassa lacipensis 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 Xerocrassa lacipensis?
The main threats to Xerocrassa lacipensis 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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