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Libinhania hegerensis

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Overview

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

Libinhania hegerensis faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Heger Mountains of Vietnam. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while unregulated tourism and cave exploration pose additional disturbance risks to its specialized underground ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to limestone cave systems in the Heger Mountains of northern Vietnam, where it inhabits the specialized microhabitats of underground chambers and passages. The caves provide the stable temperature and humidity conditions essential for this highly adapted subterranean species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Libinhania hegerensis classified as Endangered?
Libinhania hegerensis 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. Libinhania hegerensis faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its cave habitat in the Heger Mountains of Vietnam. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while unregulated tourism and cave exploration pose additional disturbance risks to its specialized underground ecosystem.
Where does Libinhania hegerensis live?
Libinhania hegerensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Libinhania hegerensis?
The main threats to Libinhania hegerensis 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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