CR

Guettardella inaequalis

Unknown

Overview

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

Guettardella inaequalis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. It typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guettardella inaequalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Guettardella inaequalis 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. Guettardella inaequalis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Guettardella inaequalis live?
Guettardella inaequalis occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guettardella inaequalis?
The main threats to Guettardella inaequalis 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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