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Byttneria flexuosa

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Overview

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

Byttneria flexuosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in tropical dry forests. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this drought-adapted species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Byttneria flexuosa inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland savannas, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species shows particular adaptation to seasonal drought conditions and is often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byttneria flexuosa classified as Endangered?
Byttneria flexuosa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Byttneria flexuosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in tropical dry forests. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this drought-adapted species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Byttneria flexuosa live?
Byttneria flexuosa 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 Byttneria flexuosa?
The main threats to Byttneria flexuosa 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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