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Cryptotaenia calycina

Declining

Overview

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

Cryptotaenia calycina faces severe population decline 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, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic herb, while climate change alters the specific moisture and temperature conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic herb typically inhabits moist, shaded forest understories and woodland margins at specific elevations. It requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture levels and partial shade conditions found in temperate forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cryptotaenia calycina classified as Endangered?
Cryptotaenia calycina 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. Cryptotaenia calycina faces severe population decline 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, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic herb, while climate change alters the specific moisture and temperature conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Cryptotaenia calycina live?
Cryptotaenia calycina 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 Cryptotaenia calycina?
The main threats to Cryptotaenia calycina 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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