Arraia nelmae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arraia nelmae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality of remaining forest patches. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat isolation, preventing genetic exchange between fragmented populations.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting humid montane forests with dense canopy cover. It requires undisturbed forest environments with specific microhabitat conditions including leaf litter and fallen logs.