VU

Bucquetia nigritella

Unknown

Overview

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

Bucquetia nigritella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted 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

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bucquetia nigritella classified as Vulnerable?
Bucquetia nigritella 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. Bucquetia nigritella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted 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 Bucquetia nigritella live?
Bucquetia nigritella occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bucquetia nigritella?
The main threats to Bucquetia nigritella 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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