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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: The taxon has been considered to be restricted to Inlé lake in Myanmar, however, there is a recent record from Chilika Lake, Orissa (Patnaik et al. 2009), which requires confirmation.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Myanmar (Myanmar (mainland))
Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 40-50
Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): Yes
Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) - km2: 50-60
Continuing decline in extent of occurrence (EOO): Yes
Number of Locations: 2
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Population [top]
Population: There is no information on the population and its trends for this species.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It is reported from Inlé (Myanmar) and Chilika (Orissa, India) Lakes.
Systems: Freshwater
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: The use and trade in this species is not known.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Threats to the habitat at Inle Lake are very well understood (Sidle et al. 2007), and include a reduction in surface area, and pollution and sedimentation from a number of sources. Chiliki Lake faces similar problems, including siltation due to littoral drift and sediments from the inland river systems, shrinkage of the water surface area, and a proliferation of fresh water invasive species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: The specific identity of this taxon is under question and there is a need to confirm the taxonomic status of the species.
Citation: Budha, P. 2010. Gyraulus velifer. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T173168A6967987. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T173168A6967987.en. Downloaded on 08 June 2016.
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