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Boucardicus culminans

Unknown

Overview

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

Boucardicus culminans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in montane cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires areas with high humidity, consistent moisture levels, and dense canopy cover typical of undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus culminans classified as Endangered?
Boucardicus culminans 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. Boucardicus culminans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in montane cloud forest environments.
Where does Boucardicus culminans live?
Boucardicus culminans 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 culminans?
The main threats to Boucardicus culminans 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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