ENEndangered
Poecilotheria formosa
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in THERAPHOSIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Poecilotheria formosa classified as Endangered?
Poecilotheria formosa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Poecilotheria formosa live?
Poecilotheria formosa occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poecilotheria formosa?
The main threats to Poecilotheria formosa are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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