CR

Homalolepis maiana

Declining

Overview

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

Homalolepis maiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction on Maia Island, where its limited forest habitat is being cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or disturbances. Invasive plant species are also degrading the native forest understory where this endemic species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tropical forests of Maia Island, where it inhabits the forest floor and lower vegetation layers. It requires intact native forest with dense canopy cover and rich leaf litter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalolepis maiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Homalolepis maiana 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. Homalolepis maiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction on Maia Island, where its limited forest habitat is being cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or disturbances. Invasive plant species are also degrading the native forest understory where this endemic species occurs.
Where does Homalolepis maiana live?
Homalolepis maiana 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 maiana?
The main threats to Homalolepis maiana 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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