Kirelia carinata
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.
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.
