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Boucardicus randalanai

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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.

Boucardicus randalanai faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane 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 temperature and humidity conditions required in its high-altitude forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity, stable temperatures, and dense canopy cover typical of undisturbed mountain forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus randalanai classified as Endangered?
Boucardicus randalanai 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 randalanai faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane 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 temperature and humidity conditions required in its high-altitude forest habitat.
Where does Boucardicus randalanai live?
Boucardicus randalanai 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 randalanai?
The main threats to Boucardicus randalanai 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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