CR

Lycomormium schmidtii

Unknown

Overview

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

Lycomormium schmidtii 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 an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate regions, typically found in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. It occurs in localized patches where environmental conditions meet its precise ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lycomormium schmidtii classified as Critically Endangered?
Lycomormium schmidtii 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. Lycomormium schmidtii 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 an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Lycomormium schmidtii live?
Lycomormium schmidtii occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lycomormium schmidtii?
The main threats to Lycomormium schmidtii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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