Belocephalus sleighti
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Belocephalus sleighti faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this endemic species' survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests and associated grassland ecosystems in the Western Ghats of India, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and forest canopy cover.
