ENEndangered
Mitracarpus polycladus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in British Virgin Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mitracarpus polycladus classified as Endangered?
Mitracarpus polycladus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mitracarpus polycladus live?
Mitracarpus polycladus occurs in British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mitracarpus polycladus?
The main threats to Mitracarpus polycladus are 1.1, 1.3, 11.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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