Croton macrocarpus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Croton macrocarpus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while overcollection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Croton macrocarpus inhabits dry tropical forests and scrublands, typically growing in well-drained soils on rocky slopes and hillsides. The species shows preference for areas with specific moisture regimes and is often found in transitional zones between forest and more open habitats.