CR

Lionneta gerlachi

Unknown

Overview

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

Lionneta gerlachi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in leaf litter and soil environments with specific moisture and temperature requirements. It appears to be restricted to very localized areas with particular ecological conditions that support its survival.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lionneta gerlachi classified as Critically Endangered?
Lionneta gerlachi 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. Lionneta gerlachi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitats this species depends upon.
Where does Lionneta gerlachi live?
Lionneta gerlachi occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lionneta gerlachi?
The main threats to Lionneta gerlachi are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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