CR

Ruatara koarana

Unknown

Overview

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

Ruatara koarana 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. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within native forest remnants and adjacent scrubland areas. It requires specific soil conditions and plant associations that are increasingly fragmented across its restricted geographic range.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruatara koarana classified as Critically Endangered?
Ruatara koarana 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. Ruatara koarana 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. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation structure that this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Ruatara koarana live?
Ruatara koarana 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 Ruatara koarana?
The main threats to Ruatara koarana 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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