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Microkayla guillei

Unknown

Overview

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

Microkayla guillei 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. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. It appears to be restricted to very localized environments that support its particular ecological requirements.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microkayla guillei classified as Critically Endangered?
Microkayla guillei 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 guillei 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. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Microkayla guillei live?
Microkayla guillei occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Microkayla guillei?
The main threats to Microkayla guillei are 11.1, 2.1, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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