CR

Tambourissa pedicellata

Declining

Overview

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

Tambourissa pedicellata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in Mauritius. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species further compromise the integrity of remaining native forest fragments where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mauritian tree inhabits remnant patches of native upland forest, typically occurring in humid montane environments. The species is restricted to small forest fragments that represent the last vestiges of Mauritius' original indigenous woodland ecosystems.

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Kibara oligocarpella

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Hortonia angustifolia

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Tambourissa capuronii

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tambourissa pedicellata classified as Critically Endangered?
Tambourissa pedicellata 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. Tambourissa pedicellata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in Mauritius. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species further compromise the integrity of remaining native forest fragments where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Tambourissa pedicellata live?
Tambourissa pedicellata 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 Tambourissa pedicellata?
The main threats to Tambourissa pedicellata 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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