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Calymmodon cucullatus

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Overview

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

Calymmodon cucullatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed significant portions of its specialized forest floor habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for this ground-dwelling skink's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the leaf litter and forest floor of primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It requires humid, shaded environments with dense canopy cover and abundant organic debris for foraging and shelter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calymmodon cucullatus classified as Endangered?
Calymmodon cucullatus 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. Calymmodon cucullatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed significant portions of its specialized forest floor habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the humid microclimate conditions essential for this ground-dwelling skink's survival.
Where does Calymmodon cucullatus live?
Calymmodon cucullatus 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 Calymmodon cucullatus?
The main threats to Calymmodon cucullatus 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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