CR

Vidalasia murina

Unknown

Overview

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

Vidalasia murina faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction from even small-scale habitat disturbances. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the region have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically found in leaf litter and forest floor environments. It requires intact forest canopy cover and appears to be sensitive to habitat disturbance.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vidalasia murina classified as Critically Endangered?
Vidalasia murina 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. Vidalasia murina faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction from even small-scale habitat disturbances. Mining activities and agricultural expansion in the region have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs.
Where does Vidalasia murina live?
Vidalasia murina occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vidalasia murina?
The main threats to Vidalasia murina 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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