VU

Reig's Aepeomys

Aepeomys reigi

Declining

Overview

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

Aepeomys reigi faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Venezuelan Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range, known only from a few localities in Mérida state, makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small rodent inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Venezuelan Andes, typically found at elevations between 1,800 and 2,400 meters. It appears to prefer dense understory vegetation within primary forest areas where moisture levels remain consistently high.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reig's Aepeomys classified as Vulnerable?
Reig's Aepeomys is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Aepeomys reigi faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Venezuelan Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range, known only from a few localities in Mérida state, makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Reig's Aepeomys live?
Reig's Aepeomys occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Reig's Aepeomys?
The main threats to Reig's Aepeomys are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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