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Akrosida macrophylla

Declining

Overview

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

Akrosida macrophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Hawaiian Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Akrosida macrophylla is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, where it inhabits moist to wet forests at mid to high elevations. The species typically grows in native forest understory and edge habitats with rich, well-drained volcanic soils.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Akrosida macrophylla classified as Endangered?
Akrosida macrophylla is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Akrosida macrophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Hawaiian Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Akrosida macrophylla live?
Akrosida macrophylla 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 Akrosida macrophylla?
The main threats to Akrosida macrophylla 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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