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Ptychodon schuppi

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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.

Ptychodon schuppi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid microhabitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ptychodon schuppi inhabits humid tropical forests with dense canopy cover, typically found in areas with consistent moisture levels and rich organic soil layers. The species shows preference for undisturbed primary forest environments with complex understory vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ptychodon schuppi classified as Endangered?
Ptychodon schuppi 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. Ptychodon schuppi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid microhabitats this species depends upon.
Where does Ptychodon schuppi live?
Ptychodon schuppi 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 Ptychodon schuppi?
The main threats to Ptychodon schuppi 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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