CR

Ceodes gracilescens

Declining

Overview

Ceodes gracilescens is a species of flowering plant in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is a tree endemic to the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.

Ceodes gracilescens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem structure. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits remnant native forests and woodland areas in the Mascarene Islands, typically growing in well-drained soils at various elevations. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest fragments, though populations are increasingly restricted to protected areas and inaccessible terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceodes gracilescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceodes gracilescens 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. Ceodes gracilescens faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem structure. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.
Where does Ceodes gracilescens live?
Ceodes gracilescens 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 Ceodes gracilescens?
The main threats to Ceodes gracilescens 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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