VU

Curitiba prismatica

Declining

Overview

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

Curitiba prismatica faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion in the Curitiba metropolitan region, where its specialized habitat requirements conflict with intensive development. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation due to its limited dispersal ability and dependence on specific microhabitat conditions. Industrial pollution and altered hydrology from urban runoff further degrade the remaining suitable areas, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow environmental parameters this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occupies specialized microhabitats within the Atlantic Forest fragments surrounding Curitiba, Brazil, typically found in areas with specific moisture and substrate conditions. It requires undisturbed forest floor environments with particular soil chemistry and humidity levels that are increasingly rare in the heavily developed Paraná state region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Curitiba prismatica classified as Vulnerable?
Curitiba prismatica 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. Curitiba prismatica faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion in the Curitiba metropolitan region, where its specialized habitat requirements conflict with intensive development. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation due to its limited dispersal ability and dependence on specific microhabitat conditions. Industrial pollution and altered hydrology from urban runoff further degrade the remaining suitable areas, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow environmental parameters this endemic species requires.
Where does Curitiba prismatica live?
Curitiba prismatica 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 Curitiba prismatica?
The main threats to Curitiba prismatica 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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