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Longotra

Aspidostemon inconspicuum

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Overview

Longotra (Aspidostemon inconspicuum) is a small, cryptically-colored arthropod characterized by its elongated posterior appendages and mottled brown-gray exoskeleton that provides exceptional camouflage against bark and leaf litter. This inconspicuous species plays a crucial role as both predator of smaller invertebrates and prey for insectivorous vertebrates, helping maintain the delicate balance of forest floor ecosystems.

Longotra faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Longotra inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands and scrublands, particularly favoring areas with specific soil moisture conditions and native plant associations. The species requires undisturbed patches with particular vegetation structure and is highly sensitive to habitat modification.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Longotra classified as Critically Endangered?
Longotra 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. Longotra faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Longotra live?
Longotra 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 Longotra?
The main threats to Longotra 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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