CR

Acalypha floresensis

Declining

Overview

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

Acalypha floresensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development on Flores Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to specific forest habitats on Flores Island in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands. It typically occurs in lowland to montane forest environments with particular soil and moisture requirements that support its specialized ecological niche.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acalypha floresensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Acalypha floresensis 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. Acalypha floresensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development on Flores Island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Acalypha floresensis live?
Acalypha floresensis occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acalypha floresensis?
The main threats to Acalypha floresensis 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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