CR

Platyops sterreri

Unknown

Overview

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

Platyops sterreri 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 and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Platyops sterreri inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically associated with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. The species requires undisturbed forest floor environments with particular substrate characteristics that support its ecological requirements.

MARINE· major

Other threatened species in MYSIDAE

CR

Bermudamysis speluncola

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Platyops sterreri classified as Critically Endangered?
Platyops sterreri 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. Platyops sterreri 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 and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Platyops sterreri live?
Platyops sterreri 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 Platyops sterreri?
The main threats to Platyops sterreri 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.