CR

Opanara altiapica

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara altiapica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments isolated by habitat fragmentation. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions pose additional pressures on remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude montane environments, typically found in rocky outcrops and alpine vegetation zones. It occupies specialized microhabitats within mountainous terrain, often associated with specific geological formations and elevation gradients.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara altiapica classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara altiapica 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. Opanara altiapica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments isolated by habitat fragmentation. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions pose additional pressures on remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Opanara altiapica live?
Opanara altiapica 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 Opanara altiapica?
The main threats to Opanara altiapica 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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