CR

Quadrella mirifica

Unknown

Overview

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

Quadrella mirifica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Quadrella mirifica inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical dry forests and rocky outcrops, typically found in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. The species shows strong habitat specificity, occurring in narrow ecological niches that are particularly sensitive to environmental disturbance.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Quadrella mirifica classified as Critically Endangered?
Quadrella mirifica 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. Quadrella mirifica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered species persists.
Where does Quadrella mirifica live?
Quadrella mirifica occurs in Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Quadrella mirifica?
The main threats to Quadrella mirifica 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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