CR

Tessmannianthus carinatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Tessmannianthus carinatus faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the lowland rainforest areas where this species occurs. The species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution make it extremely vulnerable to any habitat loss, as small population sizes cannot withstand significant environmental pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest areas with dense canopy cover. It appears to prefer undisturbed forest environments at elevations below 500 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tessmannianthus carinatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Tessmannianthus carinatus 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. Tessmannianthus carinatus faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the lowland rainforest areas where this species occurs. The species' apparent rarity and restricted distribution make it extremely vulnerable to any habitat loss, as small population sizes cannot withstand significant environmental pressures.
Where does Tessmannianthus carinatus live?
Tessmannianthus carinatus 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 Tessmannianthus carinatus?
The main threats to Tessmannianthus carinatus 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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