CR

Opanara caliculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara caliculata faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its native forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species are altering the understory composition of remaining forest fragments, potentially disrupting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist tropical forests with dense canopy cover, typically found in leaf litter and understory vegetation of primary and mature secondary forests. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity levels and stable temperature ranges found in undisturbed forest environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara caliculata classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara caliculata 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 caliculata faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its native forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Invasive plant species are altering the understory composition of remaining forest fragments, potentially disrupting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Opanara caliculata live?
Opanara caliculata 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 caliculata?
The main threats to Opanara caliculata 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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