VU

Libinhania nivea

Unknown

Overview

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

Libinhania nivea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into higher elevations threaten the specialized microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and humidity conditions of its cloud forest environment, potentially forcing populations to migrate to increasingly limited suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas, typically found in moss-rich environments with consistent moisture levels. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable temperature ranges and high humidity characteristic of tropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Libinhania nivea classified as Vulnerable?
Libinhania nivea is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Libinhania nivea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into higher elevations threaten the specialized microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and humidity conditions of its cloud forest environment, potentially forcing populations to migrate to increasingly limited suitable areas.
Where does Libinhania nivea live?
Libinhania nivea 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 nivea?
The main threats to Libinhania nivea 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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