CR

Cherbezatina kalalaoensis

Declining

Overview

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

Cherbezatina kalalaoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within native vegetation communities, typically in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. It appears to be highly dependent on undisturbed natural environments with particular plant associations.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cherbezatina kalalaoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cherbezatina kalalaoensis 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. Cherbezatina kalalaoensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Cherbezatina kalalaoensis live?
Cherbezatina kalalaoensis occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cherbezatina kalalaoensis?
The main threats to Cherbezatina kalalaoensis 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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