CR

Abutilon mangarevicum

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Abutilon mangarevicum classified as Critically Endangered?
Abutilon mangarevicum 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. 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.
Where does Abutilon mangarevicum live?
Abutilon mangarevicum 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 Abutilon mangarevicum?
The main threats to Abutilon mangarevicum 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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