CR

Prostherapis dunni

Unknown

Overview

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

Prostherapis dunni faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires dense canopy cover and high humidity levels typical of undisturbed mountain forest ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prostherapis dunni classified as Critically Endangered?
Prostherapis dunni is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Prostherapis dunni faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude habitat requirements.
Where does Prostherapis dunni live?
Prostherapis dunni occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prostherapis dunni?
The main threats to Prostherapis dunni are 1.1, 6.1, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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