VU

Alexa herminiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Alexa herminiana faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Amazon Basin. Selective logging for valuable timber species and conversion of forest to cattle pasture and soybean cultivation have fragmented its habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation, as younger secondary forests cannot support its specialized ecological requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Alexa herminiana inhabits primary and mature secondary rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in the forest canopy and understory. The species requires intact forest ecosystems with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alexa herminiana classified as Vulnerable?
Alexa herminiana 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. Alexa herminiana faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Amazon Basin. Selective logging for valuable timber species and conversion of forest to cattle pasture and soybean cultivation have fragmented its habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation, as younger secondary forests cannot support its specialized ecological requirements.
Where does Alexa herminiana live?
Alexa herminiana occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alexa herminiana?
The main threats to Alexa herminiana 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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