VU

Woodlark Island Forest Snake

Toxicocalamus longissimus

Stable

Overview

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

Toxicocalamus longissimus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Papua New Guinea's montane forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into higher elevation areas pose increasing threats to this endemic species. The snake's specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Papua New Guinea. It is typically found in primary forest environments with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Woodlark Island Forest Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Woodlark Island Forest Snake 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. Toxicocalamus longissimus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Papua New Guinea's montane forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion into higher elevation areas pose increasing threats to this endemic species. The snake's specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Woodlark Island Forest Snake live?
Woodlark Island Forest Snake occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Woodlark Island Forest Snake?
The main threats to Woodlark Island Forest Snake 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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