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Gongylosoma mukutense

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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.

Gongylosoma mukutense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range on Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations beyond suitable habitat limits. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this snake occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane forests of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, occurring at specific elevational ranges within primary and secondary forest habitats. It appears to be restricted to areas with dense canopy cover and specific microclimate conditions typical of Bornean mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gongylosoma mukutense classified as Critically Endangered?
Gongylosoma mukutense 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. Gongylosoma mukutense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range on Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations beyond suitable habitat limits. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this snake occurs.
Where does Gongylosoma mukutense live?
Gongylosoma mukutense occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gongylosoma mukutense?
The main threats to Gongylosoma mukutense are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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