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Pseudospinolia neglecta

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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.

Pseudospinolia neglecta faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests it may have always had naturally small population sizes that are now critically threatened.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies specialized microhabitats within its restricted geographic range, likely requiring specific soil conditions, vegetation types, or microclimatic factors that remain poorly understood. The exact habitat preferences of Pseudospinolia neglecta appear to be highly specific, contributing to its rarity and vulnerability to environmental disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudospinolia neglecta classified as Critically Endangered?
Pseudospinolia neglecta 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. Pseudospinolia neglecta faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' apparent rarity suggests it may have always had naturally small population sizes that are now critically threatened.
Where does Pseudospinolia neglecta live?
Pseudospinolia neglecta 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 Pseudospinolia neglecta?
The main threats to Pseudospinolia neglecta 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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