VU

Boucardicus albocinctus

Unknown

Overview

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

Boucardicus albocinctus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. Deforestation and land conversion for coffee plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and adjacent secondary forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires areas with consistent moisture levels and dense canopy cover, often found in leaf litter and understory vegetation of well-preserved forest fragments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus albocinctus classified as Vulnerable?
Boucardicus albocinctus 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. Boucardicus albocinctus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. Deforestation and land conversion for coffee plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.
Where does Boucardicus albocinctus live?
Boucardicus albocinctus occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boucardicus albocinctus?
The main threats to Boucardicus albocinctus 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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