VU

Elasmias kitaiwojimanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Elasmias kitaiwojimanum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limited island range undergoes development and agricultural conversion. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional threats through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to specific microhabitats on Kitaiwo Island, typically found in native forest understory and forest edge environments. It appears to require particular moisture and temperature conditions that are maintained within its restricted island ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elasmias kitaiwojimanum classified as Vulnerable?
Elasmias kitaiwojimanum 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. Elasmias kitaiwojimanum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limited island range undergoes development and agricultural conversion. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional threats through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Elasmias kitaiwojimanum live?
Elasmias kitaiwojimanum 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 Elasmias kitaiwojimanum?
The main threats to Elasmias kitaiwojimanum 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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