CR

Opanara bitridentata

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara bitridentata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with introduced plant species altering the native vegetation structure essential for its survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate island ecosystems where this endemic species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species is endemic to French Polynesia, inhabiting native forest understory and shrubland environments on volcanic islands. It requires specific microhabitat conditions within intact native vegetation communities, particularly areas with appropriate moisture levels and native plant associations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara bitridentata classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara bitridentata 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 bitridentata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with introduced plant species altering the native vegetation structure essential for its survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate island ecosystems where this endemic species occurs.
Where does Opanara bitridentata live?
Opanara bitridentata 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 bitridentata?
The main threats to Opanara bitridentata 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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