VU

Tiny White Caecilian

Microcaecilia albiceps

Unknown

Overview

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

The Tiny White Caecilian faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, have degraded critical soil habitats where this fossorial species depends for survival. Climate change poses additional risks by altering soil moisture levels and temperature regimes essential for this amphibian's underground lifestyle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fossorial caecilian inhabits the leaf litter and upper soil layers of tropical rainforests in the Guiana Shield region of South America. It requires moist, well-structured soils with high organic content typically found beneath primary and secondary forest canopy.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tiny White Caecilian classified as Vulnerable?
Tiny White Caecilian 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. The Tiny White Caecilian faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, have degraded critical soil habitats where this fossorial species depends for survival. Climate change poses additional risks by altering soil moisture levels and temperature regimes essential for this amphibian's underground lifestyle.
Where does Tiny White Caecilian live?
Tiny White Caecilian 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 Tiny White Caecilian?
The main threats to Tiny White Caecilian 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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