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Mittlere Spitzschnecke

Cochlicella barbara

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Turkey), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Order

Stylommatophora (Landlungenschnecken)

Species

Cochlicella barbara (Mittlere Spitzschnecke)

Names in Other Languages

French Cornet méditerranéen

German Mittlere Spitzschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mittlere Spitzschnecke?

The scientific name of Mittlere Spitzschnecke is Cochlicella barbara. It belongs to the genus Cochlicella.

What is the conservation status of Mittlere Spitzschnecke?

Mittlere Spitzschnecke (Cochlicella barbara) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mittlere Spitzschnecke live?

Mittlere Spitzschnecke is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Turkey), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Mittlere Spitzschnecke belong to?

Mittlere Spitzschnecke (Cochlicella barbara) belongs to the genus Cochlicella, which is part of the taxonomic family Geomitridae.

Is Mittlere Spitzschnecke endangered?

Yes, Mittlere Spitzschnecke (Cochlicella barbara) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mittlere Spitzschnecke belong to?

Mittlere Spitzschnecke (Cochlicella barbara) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Mittlere Spitzschnecke?

The closest relatives of Mittlere Spitzschnecke in the genus Cochlicella include Spitzschnecke.