CR

Orangia maituatensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Orangia maituatensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on Maitua Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with introduced species and potential climate-induced shifts in local ecosystems posing additional risks to its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tropical forests and woodland areas of Maitua Island, where it occupies specific microhabitats within the island's limited terrestrial ecosystems. The species appears to be restricted to particular elevation zones or forest types that provide the specific environmental conditions required for its survival.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Orangia maituatensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Orangia maituatensis 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. Orangia maituatensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on Maitua Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with introduced species and potential climate-induced shifts in local ecosystems posing additional risks to its survival.
Where does Orangia maituatensis live?
Orangia maituatensis 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 Orangia maituatensis?
The main threats to Orangia maituatensis 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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