CR

Chromomastax movogovodia

Unknown

Overview

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

Chromomastax movogovodia faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Mining activities and slash-and-burn agriculture have fragmented the remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions this specialized species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting rainfall patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this endemic species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the humid montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in primary forest understory between 800-1,400 meters elevation. It requires dense canopy cover and specific microclimate conditions associated with undisturbed forest leaf litter and moss-covered substrates.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chromomastax movogovodia classified as Critically Endangered?
Chromomastax movogovodia 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. Chromomastax movogovodia faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Mining activities and slash-and-burn agriculture have fragmented the remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions this specialized species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting rainfall patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this endemic species persists.
Where does Chromomastax movogovodia live?
Chromomastax movogovodia 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 Chromomastax movogovodia?
The main threats to Chromomastax movogovodia are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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