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Kimboraga exanima

Unknown

Overview

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

Kimboraga exanima faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that have fragmented and degraded its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest understory environments, typically associated with specific host plants or substrate conditions. It requires stable humidity levels and intact forest canopy cover to maintain suitable microclimatic conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kimboraga exanima classified as Endangered?
Kimboraga exanima 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. Kimboraga exanima faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that have fragmented and degraded its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the pet trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Where does Kimboraga exanima live?
Kimboraga exanima occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kimboraga exanima?
The main threats to Kimboraga exanima 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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