CR

Harnackia bisecta

Unknown

Overview

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

Harnackia bisecta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Harnackia bisecta inhabits specialized terrestrial environments with specific soil and moisture requirements, typically found in undisturbed natural areas. The species appears to be restricted to particular microhabitat conditions that are sensitive to environmental changes.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Harnackia bisecta classified as Critically Endangered?
Harnackia bisecta 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. Harnackia bisecta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Harnackia bisecta live?
Harnackia bisecta 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 Harnackia bisecta?
The main threats to Harnackia bisecta 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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