CR

Croton vaughanii

Unknown

Overview

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

Croton vaughanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Croton vaughanii is endemic to specific dry forest and scrubland habitats, typically occurring in well-drained soils on rocky slopes and hillsides. The species requires particular microclimate conditions found in fragmented remnants of its original ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Croton vaughanii classified as Critically Endangered?
Croton vaughanii 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 vaughanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Croton vaughanii live?
Croton vaughanii occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Croton vaughanii?
The main threats to Croton vaughanii 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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