CR

Microkayla kallawaya

Declining

Overview

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

Microkayla kallawaya faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Bolivian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the illegal pet trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest edges in the Bolivian Andes, typically found in moss-covered areas with high moisture retention. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable humidity levels and dense vegetation cover at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Microkayla kallawaya classified as Critically Endangered?
Microkayla kallawaya 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 kallawaya faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Bolivian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the illegal pet trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats this species requires.
Where does Microkayla kallawaya live?
Microkayla kallawaya 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 kallawaya?
The main threats to Microkayla kallawaya are 11.1, 2.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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