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Hypnophila emiliana

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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.

Hypnophila emiliana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and adjacent forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires consistently moist microhabitats with dense vegetation cover and stable humidity levels typical of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypnophila emiliana classified as Vulnerable?
Hypnophila emiliana 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. Hypnophila emiliana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.
Where does Hypnophila emiliana live?
Hypnophila emiliana occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hypnophila emiliana?
The main threats to Hypnophila emiliana 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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