CR

Cherbezatina marmorata

Declining

Overview

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

Cherbezatina marmorata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized cave and karst habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in tropical regions, requiring specific humidity and temperature conditions found in these underground environments. It is typically associated with cave systems that maintain stable microclimates and support specialized invertebrate communities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cherbezatina marmorata classified as Critically Endangered?
Cherbezatina marmorata 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 marmorata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized cave and karst habitat requirements.
Where does Cherbezatina marmorata live?
Cherbezatina marmorata 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 marmorata?
The main threats to Cherbezatina marmorata are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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