Orangia maituatensis
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.
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.