CR

Microkayla boettgeri

Declining

Overview

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

Microkayla boettgeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within native grasslands and scrublands, typically found in areas with specific soil conditions and vegetation assemblages. It requires undisturbed natural areas with particular moisture and temperature regimes that are increasingly rare due to human activities.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microkayla boettgeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Microkayla boettgeri 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. Microkayla boettgeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Microkayla boettgeri live?
Microkayla boettgeri occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Microkayla boettgeri?
The main threats to Microkayla boettgeri are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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