VU

Allophylus pachyphyllus

Unknown

Overview

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

Allophylus pachyphyllus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as Madagascar's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Madagascan tree inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils within the eastern rainforest belt, often associated with other endemic flora in Madagascar's rapidly diminishing primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allophylus pachyphyllus classified as Vulnerable?
Allophylus pachyphyllus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Allophylus pachyphyllus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as Madagascar's remaining forests are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Allophylus pachyphyllus live?
Allophylus pachyphyllus 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 Allophylus pachyphyllus?
The main threats to Allophylus pachyphyllus 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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