CR

Coprosma meyeri

Declining

Overview

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

Coprosma meyeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on its native Pacific islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the coastal and lowland habitats where this shrub occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coprosma meyeri inhabits coastal shrublands and lowland forest margins on Pacific islands, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 200 meters. The species prefers areas with moderate rainfall and is often found along forest edges where it can access both sunlight and some protection from salt spray.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coprosma meyeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Coprosma meyeri 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. Coprosma meyeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development on its native Pacific islands. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the coastal and lowland habitats where this shrub occurs.
Where does Coprosma meyeri live?
Coprosma meyeri 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 Coprosma meyeri?
The main threats to Coprosma meyeri 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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