CRCritically Endangered
Melicope lydgatei
Declining
Photo: Photo: (c) Karl Magnacca, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Karl Magnacca
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits mesic to wet native Hawaiian forests on volcanic slopes, typically growing in the understory or forest edges at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. It thrives in well-drained volcanic soils with consistent moisture and partial shade provided by the native forest canopy.
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in RUTACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melicope lydgatei classified as Critically Endangered?
Melicope lydgatei 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Melicope lydgatei live?
Melicope lydgatei 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 Melicope lydgatei?
The main threats to Melicope lydgatei are 11.1, 5.3, 6.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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