CR

Paracroton sterrhopodus

Unknown

Overview

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

Paracroton sterrhopodus faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels. It appears to be restricted to primary forest habitats with minimal human disturbance.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paracroton sterrhopodus classified as Critically Endangered?
Paracroton sterrhopodus 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. Paracroton sterrhopodus faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Paracroton sterrhopodus live?
Paracroton sterrhopodus occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paracroton sterrhopodus?
The main threats to Paracroton sterrhopodus 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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