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Senaea coerulea

Declining

Overview

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

Senaea coerulea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to ever-shrinking suitable habitat zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It shows a preference for areas with consistent moisture and dense canopy cover that provide the specific microclimate conditions it requires.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Senaea coerulea classified as Endangered?
Senaea coerulea is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Senaea coerulea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist to retreat to ever-shrinking suitable habitat zones.
Where does Senaea coerulea live?
Senaea coerulea 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 Senaea coerulea?
The main threats to Senaea coerulea 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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