Eurya sandwicensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eurya sandwicensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition in its limited Hawaiian range. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damages the understory and creates opportunities for further invasive species establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, potentially reducing available habitat area. Development pressure and fire risk in lower elevation areas further constrain population recovery.
Habitat
Eurya sandwicensis inhabits native Hawaiian mesic and wet forests, typically found in the understory of mixed native forest communities at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. The species prefers areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often growing in association with other native Hawaiian forest plants including koa and ʻōhiʻa lehua trees.
Other threatened species in PENTAPHYLACACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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