New Snail Species Discovered in Montenegro's Durmitor National Park
Two new snail species, Cochlostoma komarnica and Cochlostoma dobrido, were identified in Montenegro, highlighting regional biodiversity. The findings underscore the need to protect the unprotected Komarnica Canyon from proposed hydropower development.
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Researchers documented two new snail species in northwestern Montenegro, adding to Europe's biodiversity records. The species, Cochlostoma komarnica and Cochlostoma dobrido, were described on July 27, 2026, in the Biodiversity Data Journal.
Both species inhabit limestone rocks and measure approximately 6 mm in length. The discovery, made during expeditions from 2018 to 2025, involved collaboration among international scientists, local students, and conservationists, who sought to raise awareness for the protection of Komarnica Canyon against hydropower development. The proposed dam threatens to flood the canyon, risking the loss of undocumented species and disrupting the ecosystem, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
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