CR

Elga newtonsantosi

Unknown

Overview

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

Elga newtonsantosi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, likely requiring particular soil conditions and vegetation structure. Its habitat preferences appear to be highly specialized, contributing to its extremely restricted geographic distribution.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elga newtonsantosi classified as Critically Endangered?
Elga newtonsantosi 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. Elga newtonsantosi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Elga newtonsantosi live?
Elga newtonsantosi occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elga newtonsantosi?
The main threats to Elga newtonsantosi are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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