CR

Temnoma chaetophyllum

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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.

Temnoma chaetophyllum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation and land conversion for farming have significantly reduced available habitat, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically associated with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. It requires undisturbed forest environments with particular vegetation characteristics that support its unique ecological niche.

Other threatened species in Pseudolepicoleaceae

VU

Chaetocolea palmata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Temnoma chaetophyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Temnoma chaetophyllum 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. Temnoma chaetophyllum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation and land conversion for farming have significantly reduced available habitat, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Where does Temnoma chaetophyllum live?
Temnoma chaetophyllum 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 Temnoma chaetophyllum?
The main threats to Temnoma chaetophyllum 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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