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Hirtella maguirei

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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.

Hirtella maguirei faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Amazon Basin, where its extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Guiana Shield region pose direct threats to its remaining forest habitat. The species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution suggest it may be naturally uncommon, making population recovery particularly challenging following habitat loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hirtella maguirei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield region in northern South America. The species appears to be restricted to primary forest environments with specific soil and microclimate conditions typical of the ancient geological formations of this biogeographically distinct region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hirtella maguirei classified as Critically Endangered?
Hirtella maguirei 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. Hirtella maguirei faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Amazon Basin, where its extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the Guiana Shield region pose direct threats to its remaining forest habitat. The species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution suggest it may be naturally uncommon, making population recovery particularly challenging following habitat loss.
Where does Hirtella maguirei live?
Hirtella maguirei 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 Hirtella maguirei?
The main threats to Hirtella maguirei 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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