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Redingeria glyphica

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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.

Redingeria glyphica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies highly specialized terrestrial habitats within a restricted geographic range, typically found in specific soil types or microhabitat conditions. The exact habitat requirements remain poorly documented, contributing to conservation challenges.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Redingeria glyphica classified as Critically Endangered?
Redingeria glyphica 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. Redingeria glyphica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Redingeria glyphica live?
Redingeria glyphica 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 Redingeria glyphica?
The main threats to Redingeria glyphica 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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