ENEndangered
Usambara Blind-snake
Afrotyphlops usambaricus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in TYPHLOPIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Usambara Blind-snake classified as Endangered?
Usambara Blind-snake is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Usambara Blind-snake live?
Usambara Blind-snake occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Usambara Blind-snake?
The main threats to Usambara Blind-snake are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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