ENEndangered
Sharp-nosed Caecilia
Hypogeophis rostratus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in INDOTYPHLIDAE
Threatened in Seychelles
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sharp-nosed Caecilia classified as Endangered?
Sharp-nosed Caecilia 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sharp-nosed Caecilia live?
Sharp-nosed Caecilia occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sharp-nosed Caecilia?
The main threats to Sharp-nosed Caecilia are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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