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Neomitranthes amblymitra

Declining

Overview

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

Neomitranthes amblymitra faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in understory and mid-canopy layers of primary and secondary forests. It requires well-preserved forest environments with high humidity and dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neomitranthes amblymitra classified as Endangered?
Neomitranthes amblymitra is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Neomitranthes amblymitra faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Neomitranthes amblymitra live?
Neomitranthes amblymitra occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neomitranthes amblymitra?
The main threats to Neomitranthes amblymitra 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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