Boucardicus victorhernandezi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Boucardicus victorhernandezi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity, stable temperatures, and dense canopy cover typical of undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.
