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Spirotheca elegans

Declining

Overview

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

Spirotheca elegans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Spirotheca elegans inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific moisture and temperature requirements. The species shows strong preference for undisturbed forest floor environments with particular soil chemistry and organic matter composition.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spirotheca elegans classified as Endangered?
Spirotheca elegans 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. Spirotheca elegans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Spirotheca elegans live?
Spirotheca elegans 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 Spirotheca elegans?
The main threats to Spirotheca elegans 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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