CRCritically Endangered
Ceylonosticta nancyae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PLATYSTICTIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ceylonosticta nancyae classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceylonosticta nancyae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ceylonosticta nancyae live?
Ceylonosticta nancyae occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ceylonosticta nancyae?
The main threats to Ceylonosticta nancyae are 11.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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