CR

Kirelia carinata

Unknown

Overview

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

Kirelia carinata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kirelia carinata inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific moisture and substrate requirements. The species shows strong habitat specificity, occurring in localized patches where environmental conditions meet its precise ecological needs.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kirelia carinata classified as Critically Endangered?
Kirelia carinata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Kirelia carinata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Kirelia carinata live?
Kirelia carinata occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kirelia carinata?
The main threats to Kirelia carinata 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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