VU

Huberia espiritosantensis

Declining

Overview

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

Huberia espiritosantensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the landscape, limiting gene flow between populations and reducing overall habitat quality.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Espírito Santo state in southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. It typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation characteristic of well-preserved Atlantic Forest remnants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Huberia espiritosantensis classified as Vulnerable?
Huberia espiritosantensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Huberia espiritosantensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the landscape, limiting gene flow between populations and reducing overall habitat quality.
Where does Huberia espiritosantensis live?
Huberia espiritosantensis 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 Huberia espiritosantensis?
The main threats to Huberia espiritosantensis 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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