VU

Pagamea harleyi

Declining

Overview

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

Pagamea harleyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of its specialized forest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pagamea harleyi inhabits humid lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests. This species requires dense forest cover with high humidity levels and appears to be restricted to specific soil types and microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pagamea harleyi classified as Vulnerable?
Pagamea harleyi is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pagamea harleyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of its specialized forest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Pagamea harleyi live?
Pagamea harleyi 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 Pagamea harleyi?
The main threats to Pagamea harleyi 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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