CR

Salmea umbratilis

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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.

Salmea umbratilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Salmea umbratilis inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical and subtropical regions, typically found in areas with particular soil and moisture conditions. The species appears to require undisturbed natural vegetation and is sensitive to habitat modification.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salmea umbratilis classified as Critically Endangered?
Salmea umbratilis 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. Salmea umbratilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Salmea umbratilis live?
Salmea umbratilis 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 Salmea umbratilis?
The main threats to Salmea umbratilis 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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