CR

Hirinaba curytibana

Unknown

Overview

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

Hirinaba curytibana faces severe threats from rapid urban expansion in the Curitiba metropolitan region, which has destroyed much of its native Atlantic Forest habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted range and specialized habitat requirements. Industrial development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest remnants around Curitiba in Paraná state, Brazil. It inhabits humid forest understory environments with dense vegetation cover and specific microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hirinaba curytibana classified as Critically Endangered?
Hirinaba curytibana 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. Hirinaba curytibana faces severe threats from rapid urban expansion in the Curitiba metropolitan region, which has destroyed much of its native Atlantic Forest habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted range and specialized habitat requirements. Industrial development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic species persists.
Where does Hirinaba curytibana live?
Hirinaba curytibana 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 Hirinaba curytibana?
The main threats to Hirinaba curytibana 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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