ENEndangered
Bombus brachycephalus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in APIDAE
Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bombus brachycephalus classified as Endangered?
Bombus brachycephalus 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 Bombus brachycephalus live?
Bombus brachycephalus occurs in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bombus brachycephalus?
The main threats to Bombus brachycephalus are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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