Ningbingia octava
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ningbingia octava faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in Western Australia. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to remaining populations. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in the region, potentially affecting the species' specialized habitat requirements and reproductive success.
Habitat
This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within the semi-arid regions of southwestern Western Australia, typically associated with specific soil types and vegetation communities. It requires particular moisture and temperature conditions that are found in limited geographic areas within its range.
Other threatened species in CAMAENIDAE
Frequently asked questions
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