Amyris pacis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amyris pacis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native dry forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this drought-adapted shrub.
Habitat
Amyris pacis inhabits dry tropical forests and scrublands, typically growing on limestone-derived soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons. The species thrives in well-drained, rocky terrain where it forms part of the understory vegetation in semi-deciduous forest communities.