Amphisbaena lumbricalis
EN

Amphisbaena lumbricalis

Unknown

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Overview

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

Amphisbaena lumbricalis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' fossorial lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance from intensive farming practices and construction activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fossorial amphisbaenian inhabits the leaf litter and upper soil layers of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil. It requires well-structured forest soils with adequate moisture and organic matter, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests.

Other threatened species in AMPHISBAENIDAE

CR

Amphisbaena sanctaeritae

Unknown
EN

Amphisbaena carvalhoi

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EN

Amphisbaena supernumeraria

Unknown
VU

Leposternon kisteumacheri

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Amphisbaena lumbricalis classified as Endangered?
Amphisbaena lumbricalis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Amphisbaena lumbricalis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' fossorial lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance from intensive farming practices and construction activities.
Where does Amphisbaena lumbricalis live?
Amphisbaena lumbricalis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amphisbaena lumbricalis?
The main threats to Amphisbaena lumbricalis 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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