VU

Basedowena hinsbyi

Unknown

Overview

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

Basedowena hinsbyi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional threats to the specialized soil and rock crevice habitats this species requires. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns may alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling invertebrate's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats in rocky outcrops, soil crevices, and areas with loose substrate in temperate regions of southeastern Australia. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in protected ground-level environments with adequate organic matter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Basedowena hinsbyi classified as Vulnerable?
Basedowena hinsbyi 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. Basedowena hinsbyi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional threats to the specialized soil and rock crevice habitats this species requires. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns may alter the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling invertebrate's survival.
Where does Basedowena hinsbyi live?
Basedowena hinsbyi 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 Basedowena hinsbyi?
The main threats to Basedowena hinsbyi 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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