CR

Opanara areaensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara areaensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within native forest remnants and woodland areas. It requires specific soil conditions and vegetation associations that are increasingly fragmented across its limited geographic range.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara areaensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara areaensis 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 areaensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Opanara areaensis live?
Opanara areaensis 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 areaensis?
The main threats to Opanara areaensis 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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