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Phrantela kutikina

Unknown

Overview

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

Phrantela kutikina faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Tasmania's temperate rainforest ecosystems. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances including logging activities, fire events, and climate-driven changes to moisture regimes. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in coastal areas further fragment its already restricted range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Tasmania's temperate rainforest environments, particularly areas with high moisture content and dense canopy cover. It is typically found in cool, humid microhabitats within old-growth forest systems along the island's western and southwestern regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phrantela kutikina classified as Vulnerable?
Phrantela kutikina 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. Phrantela kutikina faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Tasmania's temperate rainforest ecosystems. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances including logging activities, fire events, and climate-driven changes to moisture regimes. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in coastal areas further fragment its already restricted range.
Where does Phrantela kutikina live?
Phrantela kutikina 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 Phrantela kutikina?
The main threats to Phrantela kutikina 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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