Abutilon mangarevicum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Abutilon mangarevicum faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Mangareva Island. The species' extremely limited population and restricted range make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events, while ongoing habitat degradation from introduced herbivores and human activities continues to reduce suitable growing areas. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea-level rise impacts on coastal habitats.
Habitat
This endemic shrub occurs in coastal and lowland areas of Mangareva Island in the Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. It typically grows in native forest remnants and scrubland habitats at low elevations, often in areas with well-drained soils near the coast.
