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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is considered endemic to Lao PDR. It is recorded from Somphamit and Phapheng falls, Muang Khong (type locality), Ban Na and Khone Island. Single island site with rapids upstream and downstream which maybe effected by proposed dam projects at Khone Falls.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 10
? Number of Locations: 1
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Population [top]
Population: Population size is not known and there are no recent survey data.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It occurs in rapids, the main body of the river, and offshore from rocky areas.
Systems: Freshwater
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The proposed Khone Falls dam may change the flow regime of the river, providing a potential threat to the species.
Water pollution due to ongoing agricultural development may also be a threat to the freshwater snails of the region (Temcharoen 1992).
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Information is needed on the species habitats, distribution, and current population trends.
Citation: Richter, K. & Köhler, F. 2011. Lacunopsis deiecta. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T188696A8651702. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T188696A8651702.en. Downloaded on 03 May 2018.
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