The use of the genus name Lymnaea is still controversial, some considering it to be a lump genus that should be divided in the genera Galba, Lymnaea, Pseudosuccinea, Stagnicola, etc. For the present assessment, it was followed Brown (1994) who still uses Lymnaea as the generic name.

The species is very common and wide spread in the Holartic Region. In northern Africa, it is very rare and relictary. It is currently only known from two to three sites, where threats and decline are almost certain to result in extinction. Its Area of Occupancy (AOO) is definitely less than 500 km², and the number of locations has declined. Further degradation of habitat is continuing. It has formerly occurred in Egypt but has possibly disappeared long time ago. It is assessed as Endangered.

This holarctic species is present in northern Africa, where it is confined to some populations in the plains of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is known only from a few places. The reference from Egypt (Brown 1980) appears to be erroneous (Brown 1994). Historically it was found in Egypt (in tombs/ temples). In Morocco, it is present in three or four locations, where it has been identified as problematic for disease. Many dead shells were found.

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It is considered to be a problem for disease as it is vector of F. hepatica. It lives on standing and slow running waters as well as temporary pools, lakes and shallow areas.

Pollution is the biggest problem together with water abstraction. Drought and raising temperatures are causing climate change. There is a potential rescue effect through return as birds carry it, but the habitats quality it needs is disappearing so even if it comes back, it probably won’t be able to establish, due to agricultural expansion and pesticides pollution. There are also problems with the waste water causing sewage pollution.

The species could re-establish in sites where it is conserved, but these don't exist currently. It's a good looking species considered charismatic.