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Zospeum allegrettii

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Overview

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

Zospeum allegrettii faces significant threats from cave disturbance and alteration of its highly specialized subterranean environment. Human activities including speleological tourism, cave exploration, and potential groundwater contamination pose direct risks to this endemic cave snail. The species' extremely limited distribution within specific cave systems makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deep cave systems and underground karst environments, typically found in permanently dark zones with stable temperature and humidity conditions. It occupies specific microhabitats within limestone caves, often associated with particular moisture levels and substrate conditions essential for its survival.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zospeum allegrettii classified as Vulnerable?
Zospeum allegrettii 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. Zospeum allegrettii faces significant threats from cave disturbance and alteration of its highly specialized subterranean environment. Human activities including speleological tourism, cave exploration, and potential groundwater contamination pose direct risks to this endemic cave snail. The species' extremely limited distribution within specific cave systems makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat degradation.
Where does Zospeum allegrettii live?
Zospeum allegrettii occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zospeum allegrettii?
The main threats to Zospeum allegrettii 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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