VU

Tabaroa caatingicola

Declining

Overview

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

Tabaroa caatingicola faces severe pressure from ongoing habitat destruction within Brazil's Caatinga biome, where dry forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change intensifies drought conditions in an already arid environment, potentially altering the microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Caatinga dry forest biome of northeastern Brazil, inhabiting areas with specific microclimate conditions within this seasonally dry tropical forest ecosystem. It appears to require particular vegetation associations and soil conditions typical of the Caatinga's unique xerophytic plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabaroa caatingicola classified as Vulnerable?
Tabaroa caatingicola 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. Tabaroa caatingicola faces severe pressure from ongoing habitat destruction within Brazil's Caatinga biome, where dry forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change intensifies drought conditions in an already arid environment, potentially altering the microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Tabaroa caatingicola live?
Tabaroa caatingicola 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 Tabaroa caatingicola?
The main threats to Tabaroa caatingicola 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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