CR

Opanara perahuensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Opanara perahuensis 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 tropical montane forests, typically found in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture requirements. It occurs in a very restricted geographic range with particular substrate and vegetation associations that are essential for its survival.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Opanara perahuensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Opanara perahuensis 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 perahuensis 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 perahuensis live?
Opanara perahuensis 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 perahuensis?
The main threats to Opanara perahuensis 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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