VU

Doratogonus minimus

Unknown

Overview

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

Doratogonus minimus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and conversion of montane forest areas for agricultural expansion and human settlement. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this endemic millipede species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic millipede inhabits montane forests of the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania, requiring specific microhabitat conditions including leaf litter, decaying wood, and stable soil moisture levels. The species is adapted to the cool, humid conditions found in these high-elevation forest ecosystems.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Doratogonus minimus classified as Vulnerable?
Doratogonus minimus 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. Doratogonus minimus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and conversion of montane forest areas for agricultural expansion and human settlement. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this endemic millipede species.
Where does Doratogonus minimus live?
Doratogonus minimus occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Doratogonus minimus?
The main threats to Doratogonus minimus 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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