Sclerotheca oreades
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sclerotheca oreades faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this endemic species' survival.
Habitat
Sclerotheca oreades inhabits montane forests and rocky outcrops at moderate to high elevations, typically found in areas with specific microclimate conditions including consistent moisture levels and temperature ranges. The species shows strong habitat specificity, occurring in association with particular vegetation communities and geological substrates that provide the environmental conditions necessary for its survival.