Malaysian Snail Declared Extinct After Habitat Destroyed by Mining
The Plectostoma sciaphilum snail, endemic to Malaysia's Panching Hill, has been declared extinct by the IUCN due to mining activities destroying its sole habitat. This highlights challenges in endemic species conservation.
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