CR

Sclerotheca seigelii

Declining

Overview

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

Sclerotheca seigelii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sclerotheca seigelii inhabits specialized microhabitats within limestone karst formations, typically found in cave entrances and rocky crevices with specific moisture and temperature requirements. The species is endemic to a very restricted geographic area with unique geological conditions that support its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sclerotheca seigelii classified as Critically Endangered?
Sclerotheca seigelii 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. Sclerotheca seigelii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Sclerotheca seigelii live?
Sclerotheca seigelii 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 Sclerotheca seigelii?
The main threats to Sclerotheca seigelii 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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