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Homalolepis insignis

Declining

Overview

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

Homalolepis insignis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid forest conditions this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests in Southeast Asia, typically found in undisturbed primary forest areas with dense canopy cover. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity levels and stable forest floor environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalolepis insignis classified as Endangered?
Homalolepis insignis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Homalolepis insignis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid forest conditions this species depends upon.
Where does Homalolepis insignis live?
Homalolepis insignis 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 Homalolepis insignis?
The main threats to Homalolepis insignis 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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