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Spintherobolus leptoura

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Overview

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

Spintherobolus leptoura faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern United States. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent invertebrate communities this millipede relies upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This millipede inhabits the leaf litter and upper soil layers of mature deciduous and mixed forests in the southeastern United States. It requires stable moisture conditions and undisturbed forest floor environments with rich organic matter accumulation.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spintherobolus leptoura classified as Endangered?
Spintherobolus leptoura is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Spintherobolus leptoura faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern United States. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent invertebrate communities this millipede relies upon.
Where does Spintherobolus leptoura live?
Spintherobolus leptoura occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spintherobolus leptoura?
The main threats to Spintherobolus leptoura 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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