CR

Hornschuchia alba

Unknown

Overview

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

Hornschuchia alba faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hornschuchia alba inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical or subtropical regions, typically requiring specific soil conditions and moisture levels. The species appears to be restricted to very localized areas with particular environmental characteristics that support its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hornschuchia alba classified as Critically Endangered?
Hornschuchia alba 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. Hornschuchia alba faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Hornschuchia alba live?
Hornschuchia alba 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 Hornschuchia alba?
The main threats to Hornschuchia alba 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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