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Byttneria asplundii

Unknown

Overview

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

Byttneria asplundii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges. It occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of Amazonian ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byttneria asplundii classified as Endangered?
Byttneria asplundii 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. Byttneria asplundii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat.
Where does Byttneria asplundii live?
Byttneria asplundii 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 Byttneria asplundii?
The main threats to Byttneria asplundii 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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