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Croton macrocarpus

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Croton macrocarpus classified as Critically Endangered?
Croton macrocarpus 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. 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.
Where does Croton macrocarpus live?
Croton macrocarpus 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 Croton macrocarpus?
The main threats to Croton macrocarpus 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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