CR

Boucardicus fortistriatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Boucardicus fortistriatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated habitat patches. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure essential for this species' survival, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical montane forests, typically found in areas with specific soil composition and moisture levels between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation. It requires undisturbed forest understory with particular vegetation associations that provide both shelter and food resources.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus fortistriatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Boucardicus fortistriatus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Boucardicus fortistriatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated habitat patches. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure essential for this species' survival, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' current range.
Where does Boucardicus fortistriatus live?
Boucardicus fortistriatus 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 fortistriatus?
The main threats to Boucardicus fortistriatus 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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