CR

Tetraperone bellioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Tetraperone bellioides faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tetraperone bellioides inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical and subtropical regions, typically requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation associations. The species is found in areas with particular moisture and temperature regimes that support its unique ecological niche.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tetraperone bellioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Tetraperone bellioides 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. Tetraperone bellioides faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Tetraperone bellioides live?
Tetraperone bellioides 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 Tetraperone bellioides?
The main threats to Tetraperone bellioides 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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