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Coprosma temetiuensis

Declining

Overview

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

Coprosma temetiuensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in the Cook Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Coastal development and infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and reduce the limited suitable habitat available to this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in coastal and lowland forest habitats on specific islands within the Cook Islands archipelago. It typically grows in native forest understory and forest edge environments where it forms part of the indigenous plant community.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coprosma temetiuensis classified as Endangered?
Coprosma temetiuensis 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. Coprosma temetiuensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in the Cook Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Coastal development and infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and reduce the limited suitable habitat available to this endemic shrub.
Where does Coprosma temetiuensis live?
Coprosma temetiuensis 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 temetiuensis?
The main threats to Coprosma temetiuensis 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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