VUVulnerable
Mexican redknee
Brachypelma hamorii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachypelma_hamorii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in THERAPHOSIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mexican redknee classified as Vulnerable?
Mexican redknee is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mexican redknee live?
Mexican redknee occurs in Germany, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mexican redknee?
The main threats to Mexican redknee are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.