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Dangond dangondi

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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.

Dangond dangondi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical dry forests and scrublands, typically found in areas with specific soil composition and moisture requirements. It shows strong preference for undisturbed forest edges and rocky outcrops with particular vegetation associations.

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Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
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Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dangond dangondi classified as Endangered?
Dangond dangondi 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. Dangond dangondi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Where does Dangond dangondi live?
Dangond dangondi occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dangond dangondi?
The main threats to Dangond dangondi 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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