CR

Acritodon nephophilus

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Acritodon nephophilus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane ecosystems at high elevations, typically found in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. It requires specific microhabitat conditions within these mountain environments, making it highly sensitive to environmental changes.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acritodon nephophilus classified as Critically Endangered?
Acritodon nephophilus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Acritodon nephophilus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Acritodon nephophilus live?
Acritodon nephophilus occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acritodon nephophilus?
The main threats to Acritodon nephophilus are 1.1, 2.3, 4.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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