VU

Chlamydephorus dimidius

Unknown

Overview

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

The Chlamydephorus dimidius faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the sandy plains of northern Argentina. Its specialized burrowing lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil compaction from livestock trampling and mechanized farming equipment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the sandy soil conditions essential for its underground tunnel systems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy plains and scrublands in northern Argentina, particularly areas with loose, well-drained soils suitable for extensive burrowing. It requires specific soil conditions that allow for the construction of complex underground tunnel systems where it spends most of its life.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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VU

Chlamydephorus burnupi

Unknown
EN

Chlamydephorus purcelli

Unknown

Threatened in South Africa

VU

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EN

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Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlamydephorus dimidius classified as Vulnerable?
Chlamydephorus dimidius 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. The Chlamydephorus dimidius faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the sandy plains of northern Argentina. Its specialized burrowing lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil compaction from livestock trampling and mechanized farming equipment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the sandy soil conditions essential for its underground tunnel systems.
Where does Chlamydephorus dimidius live?
Chlamydephorus dimidius occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chlamydephorus dimidius?
The main threats to Chlamydephorus dimidius 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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