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Enulius bifoveatus

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Overview

Enulius bifoveatus, the Guanaja long-tailed snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The species is found in Honduras.

Enulius bifoveatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed critical forest corridors, isolating remaining populations. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale habitat modifications, while its restricted distribution amplifies the impact of localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary rainforests in eastern Madagascar, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs in humid forest floors. It requires dense canopy cover and high moisture levels, occurring primarily at elevations between 200-1000 meters in remaining forest fragments.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Enulius bifoveatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Enulius bifoveatus 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. Enulius bifoveatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed critical forest corridors, isolating remaining populations. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale habitat modifications, while its restricted distribution amplifies the impact of localized threats.
Where does Enulius bifoveatus live?
Enulius bifoveatus occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Enulius bifoveatus?
The main threats to Enulius bifoveatus are 1.3, 11.4, 4.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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