CRCritically Endangered
Magnolia gustavi
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Overview
Magnolia gustavii is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is native to the Assam region, Myanmar and Thailand.
Magnolia gustavi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range in Thailand and Myanmar. The species is further threatened by its extremely small population size and restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances.
Other threatened species in Magnoliaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Magnolia gustavi classified as Critically Endangered?
Magnolia gustavi 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. Magnolia gustavi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range in Thailand and Myanmar. The species is further threatened by its extremely small population size and restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Magnolia gustavi live?
Magnolia gustavi 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 Magnolia gustavi?
The main threats to Magnolia gustavi 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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