CR

Schoepfia didyma

Unknown

Overview

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

Schoepfia didyma faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Schoepfia didyma inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in mountainous or hilly terrain with consistent moisture levels.

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EN

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Unknown
VU

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Unknown
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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Schoepfia didyma classified as Critically Endangered?
Schoepfia didyma 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. Schoepfia didyma faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Schoepfia didyma live?
Schoepfia didyma 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 Schoepfia didyma?
The main threats to Schoepfia didyma 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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