CR

Boucardicus simplex

Unknown

Overview

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

Boucardicus simplex faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges, typically in areas with dense understory vegetation and consistent moisture levels. It shows preference for microhabitats with specific soil conditions and leaf litter composition that support its ecological niche.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus simplex classified as Critically Endangered?
Boucardicus simplex 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 simplex faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Boucardicus simplex live?
Boucardicus simplex 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 simplex?
The main threats to Boucardicus simplex 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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