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Notopleura madida

Unknown

Overview

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

Notopleura madida faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations with increasingly fragmented forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining suitable habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests small population sizes that are inherently vulnerable to stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Notopleura madida inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments in Central America, typically occurring at middle to high elevations where persistent moisture and specific microclimatic conditions support its growth. The species appears to require undisturbed forest understory conditions with high humidity and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Notopleura madida classified as Endangered?
Notopleura madida 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. Notopleura madida faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations with increasingly fragmented forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining suitable habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests small population sizes that are inherently vulnerable to stochastic events.
Where does Notopleura madida live?
Notopleura madida 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 Notopleura madida?
The main threats to Notopleura madida 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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