VU

Psychomastax deserticola

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychomastax deserticola faces mounting pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its arid habitat range. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased desertification and altered precipitation patterns that could further fragment its already limited suitable habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in desert regions continue to reduce available habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits arid and semi-arid desert environments, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and sandy or rocky substrates. It shows preference for desert scrublands and areas with scattered shrub cover that provide both shelter and foraging opportunities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychomastax deserticola classified as Vulnerable?
Psychomastax deserticola 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. Psychomastax deserticola faces mounting pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its arid habitat range. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased desertification and altered precipitation patterns that could further fragment its already limited suitable habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in desert regions continue to reduce available habitat patches.
Where does Psychomastax deserticola live?
Psychomastax deserticola occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychomastax deserticola?
The main threats to Psychomastax deserticola 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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