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Cornet méditerranéen

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 (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Cochlicella barbara (Cornet méditerranéen)

Names in Other Languages

French Cornet méditerranéen

German Mittlere Spitzschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cornet méditerranéen?

The scientific name of Cornet méditerranéen is Cochlicella barbara. It belongs to the genus Cochlicella.

What is the conservation status of Cornet méditerranéen?

Cornet méditerranéen (Cochlicella barbara) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cornet méditerranéen live?

Cornet méditerranéen 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 Cornet méditerranéen belong to?

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

Is Cornet méditerranéen endangered?

Yes, Cornet méditerranéen (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 Cornet méditerranéen belong to?

Cornet méditerranéen (Cochlicella barbara) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Cornet méditerranéen?

The closest relatives of Cornet méditerranéen in the genus Cochlicella include Cornet étroit.