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Marinussaurus curupira

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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.

Marinussaurus curupira faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in leaf litter and under fallen logs in primary and secondary forest areas. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures found in dense forest understory.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marinussaurus curupira classified as Endangered?
Marinussaurus curupira 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. Marinussaurus curupira faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microhabitats essential for this species' survival.
Where does Marinussaurus curupira live?
Marinussaurus curupira 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 Marinussaurus curupira?
The main threats to Marinussaurus curupira 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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