Aepeomys reigi
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.
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.