CRCritically Endangered
Leptaulus madagascariensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Leptaulus madagascariensis inhabits the humid lowland and mid-elevation rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically growing in shaded understory conditions at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species requires consistently moist, well-drained forest soils and thrives in the stable microclimatic conditions provided by intact primary forest canopy cover.
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CARDIOPTERIDACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leptaulus madagascariensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptaulus madagascariensis 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 Leptaulus madagascariensis live?
Leptaulus madagascariensis occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leptaulus madagascariensis?
The main threats to Leptaulus madagascariensis are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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