# Caseolus abjectus

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***Caseolus abjectus*** is a [species](/source/Species) of [land snail](/source/Land_snail) in the family [Geomitridae](/source/Geomitridae), the hairy snails and their allies.[1] It is [endemic](/source/Endemism) to [Madeira](/source/Madeira), where it occurs on three islands in the archipelago.[2]

The subspecies *C. abjectus abjectus* occurs on [Porto Santo Island](/source/Porto_Santo_Island). It has a limited range but it is an abundant snail where it does occur. The subspecies *C. abjectus nesiotes* occurs mostly on [Bugio](/source/Bugio_Island) and has been found at one site on [Deserta Grande](/source/Deserta_Grande_Island). There its habitat has been degraded by the [overgrazing](/source/Overgrazing) of introduced goats. The goat population has been reduced as a conservation measure for the habitat on the islands, improving the outlook for the snail subspecies.[2]

## References

1. Seddon, M.B. (2011). "*Caseolus abjectus*". Vol. 2011. [doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T3993A10292078.en](https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T3993A10292078.en). Retrieved 15 November 2021.

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