CR

Omoadiphas texiguatensis

Declining

Overview

Omoadiphas texiguatensis is a species of snake in the family Dipsadidae.

Omoadiphas texiguatensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Guatemala. The species' restriction to a tiny geographic area makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this snake occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered snake inhabits montane cloud forests and pine-oak forests in the highlands of Guatemala. It occurs in areas with dense vegetation cover and high humidity, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Omoadiphas texiguatensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Omoadiphas texiguatensis 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. Omoadiphas texiguatensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Guatemala. The species' restriction to a tiny geographic area makes it exceptionally vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this snake occurs.
Where does Omoadiphas texiguatensis live?
Omoadiphas texiguatensis occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Omoadiphas texiguatensis?
The main threats to Omoadiphas texiguatensis are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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