VU

Suavocallia splendens

Unknown

Overview

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

Suavocallia splendens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range of tropical montane forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its specialized microhabitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-elevation ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, requiring specific moisture and temperature conditions found in cloud forest environments. It typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of upper elevation tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Suavocallia splendens classified as Vulnerable?
Suavocallia splendens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Suavocallia splendens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range of tropical montane forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its specialized microhabitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-elevation ecosystems.
Where does Suavocallia splendens live?
Suavocallia splendens 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 Suavocallia splendens?
The main threats to Suavocallia splendens 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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