Pituna brevirostrata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pituna brevirostrata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of Atlantic Forest remnants. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This species inhabits Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It shows preference for areas with dense understory vegetation and requires intact forest connectivity for population maintenance.
Other threatened species in RIVULIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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