VU

Brennania belkini

Unknown

Overview

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

Brennania belkini faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for maintaining the specialized microhabitats where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brennania belkini inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the consistently moist conditions and specialized microhabitats found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brennania belkini classified as Vulnerable?
Brennania belkini is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Brennania belkini faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature conditions essential for maintaining the specialized microhabitats where this species occurs.
Where does Brennania belkini live?
Brennania belkini occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brennania belkini?
The main threats to Brennania belkini 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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