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Stenostomum albobrunneum

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Overview

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

Stenostomum albobrunneum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Pollution from agricultural runoff and potential climate-induced changes to soil moisture regimes pose additional pressures on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized soil microhabitats in terrestrial environments, typically found in moist organic-rich soils with specific pH and moisture requirements. The species appears to be restricted to very localized soil conditions that support its particular ecological needs.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stenostomum albobrunneum classified as Critically Endangered?
Stenostomum albobrunneum 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. Stenostomum albobrunneum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Pollution from agricultural runoff and potential climate-induced changes to soil moisture regimes pose additional pressures on remaining populations.
Where does Stenostomum albobrunneum live?
Stenostomum albobrunneum occurs in Haiti, and Puerto Rico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Stenostomum albobrunneum?
The main threats to Stenostomum albobrunneum 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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