CR

Opanara fosbergi

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara fosbergi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on its native Pacific islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Opanara fosbergi inhabits specialized limestone substrates and rocky outcrops in tropical Pacific island environments. The species requires specific soil conditions and moisture levels found in coastal and low-elevation terrestrial habitats with particular geological formations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara fosbergi classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara fosbergi 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 fosbergi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on its native Pacific islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Opanara fosbergi live?
Opanara fosbergi 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 fosbergi?
The main threats to Opanara fosbergi 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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