CR

Opanara depasoapicata

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara depasoapicata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species are altering the composition of its native habitat. Collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest understory and forest edge environments. It requires specific soil conditions and moisture levels found in undisturbed native vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara depasoapicata classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara depasoapicata 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 depasoapicata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while invasive plant species are altering the composition of its native habitat. Collection pressure for the ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations of this endemic species.
Where does Opanara depasoapicata live?
Opanara depasoapicata 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 depasoapicata?
The main threats to Opanara depasoapicata 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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