CR

Xerocrassa pseudojacosta

Unknown

Overview

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

Xerocrassa pseudojacosta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction events, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered land snail inhabits dry Mediterranean scrubland and rocky limestone outcrops, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained calcareous soils. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture retention in rock crevices and under vegetation during dry periods.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xerocrassa pseudojacosta classified as Critically Endangered?
Xerocrassa pseudojacosta 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 pseudojacosta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction events, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this terrestrial gastropod's survival.
Where does Xerocrassa pseudojacosta live?
Xerocrassa pseudojacosta 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 pseudojacosta?
The main threats to Xerocrassa pseudojacosta 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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