CR

Marthella trinitatis

Unknown

Overview

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

Marthella trinitatis faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Trinidad. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent environments this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Trinidad, where it occupies specialized terrestrial microhabitats including leaf litter, soil crevices, and areas with high moisture retention. It appears to require specific environmental conditions found in undisturbed or semi-natural areas with stable humidity levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marthella trinitatis classified as Critically Endangered?
Marthella trinitatis 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. Marthella trinitatis faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Trinidad. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent environments this species requires.
Where does Marthella trinitatis live?
Marthella trinitatis occurs in Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marthella trinitatis?
The main threats to Marthella trinitatis are 11.1, 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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