Boucardicus esetrae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Boucardicus esetrae faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with fragmentation isolating remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, requiring the specific humidity and temperature conditions found in these mist-shrouded ecosystems. It is typically associated with epiphyte-rich forest areas where moisture levels remain consistently high throughout the year.
