EN

Chalybea kirkbridei

Declining

Overview

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

Chalybea kirkbridei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limited forest range experiences ongoing deforestation and agricultural conversion. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests in mountainous regions, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels. It appears to be restricted to specific elevational zones within its limited geographic range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chalybea kirkbridei classified as Endangered?
Chalybea kirkbridei 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. Chalybea kirkbridei faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limited forest range experiences ongoing deforestation and agricultural conversion. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Chalybea kirkbridei live?
Chalybea kirkbridei occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chalybea kirkbridei?
The main threats to Chalybea kirkbridei 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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