VUVulnerable

Charterginus zavattari

Unknown

Overview

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

Charterginus zavattari faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in South American tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has reduced suitable nesting sites and foraging areas for this social wasp species. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the plant communities this species depends on for nest construction materials and prey availability.
Threat summary

Habitat

This social wasp species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests of South America, particularly favoring areas with dense canopy cover and abundant flowering plants. The species requires specific microhabitats with suitable nesting sites in tree cavities or protected areas under large leaves, along with access to diverse plant materials for nest construction.

Threatened in Colombia

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Charterginus zavattari classified as Vulnerable?

Charterginus zavattari 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. Charterginus zavattari faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in South American tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has reduced suitable nesting sites and foraging areas for this social wasp species. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that affect the plant communities this species depends on for nest construction materials and prey availability.

Where does Charterginus zavattari live?

Charterginus zavattari 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 Charterginus zavattari?

The main threats to Charterginus zavattari 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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