VU

Ampelita soulaiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Ampelita soulaiana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized feeding requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in vegetation structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the availability of its preferred host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, particularly favoring areas with dense canopy cover and specific host plant communities. It is typically found in both primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations ranging from lowland areas to mid-montane zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ampelita soulaiana classified as Vulnerable?
Ampelita soulaiana 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. Ampelita soulaiana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized feeding requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in vegetation structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the availability of its preferred host plants.
Where does Ampelita soulaiana live?
Ampelita soulaiana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ampelita soulaiana?
The main threats to Ampelita soulaiana 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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