Cassipourea thomassetii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cassipourea thomassetii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on its native Seychelles islands, where coastal development and invasive plant species have significantly reduced suitable forest areas. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea-level impacts on low-lying coastal habitats.
Habitat
This endemic Seychelles tree species inhabits coastal and lowland forests, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 300 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.