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Newnhamia fuscata

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Overview

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

Newnhamia fuscata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil moisture and vegetation structure that affect its specialized microhabitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate balance of conditions this ground-dwelling species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands in southeastern Australia, typically favoring areas with specific soil types and vegetation density. It requires particular microhabitat conditions including appropriate ground cover and moisture levels that support its specialized ecological niche.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Newnhamia fuscata classified as Vulnerable?
Newnhamia fuscata 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. Newnhamia fuscata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil moisture and vegetation structure that affect its specialized microhabitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate balance of conditions this ground-dwelling species depends upon.
Where does Newnhamia fuscata live?
Newnhamia fuscata 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 Newnhamia fuscata?
The main threats to Newnhamia fuscata 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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