VU

Diastema gymnoleuca

Unknown

Overview

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

Diastema gymnoleuca faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced suitable forest habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that alter forest structure and microclimate conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small passerine inhabits the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests, typically found in dense secondary growth and forest edges. It prefers areas with thick vegetation cover between 200-1,200 meters elevation across Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diastema gymnoleuca classified as Vulnerable?
Diastema gymnoleuca 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. Diastema gymnoleuca faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced suitable forest habitat. The species' dependence on mature forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that alter forest structure and microclimate conditions.
Where does Diastema gymnoleuca live?
Diastema gymnoleuca 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 Diastema gymnoleuca?
The main threats to Diastema gymnoleuca 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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