VU

Micropholis brochidodroma

Unknown

Overview

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

Micropholis brochidodroma faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in its ecosystem further reduces suitable habitat and disrupts the forest structure this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and mature secondary rainforests in the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests with rich, deep soils. It is most commonly found in the understory and mid-canopy layers of lowland tropical rainforests at elevations below 500 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Micropholis brochidodroma classified as Vulnerable?
Micropholis brochidodroma 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. Micropholis brochidodroma faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in its ecosystem further reduces suitable habitat and disrupts the forest structure this species depends upon.
Where does Micropholis brochidodroma live?
Micropholis brochidodroma occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Micropholis brochidodroma?
The main threats to Micropholis brochidodroma are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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