CR

Reevesia rotundifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Reevesia rotundifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Ongoing logging activities and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Reevesia rotundifolia inhabits tropical montane forests and forest edges at moderate to high elevations. The species typically occurs in primary and secondary forest habitats with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Reevesia rotundifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Reevesia rotundifolia 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. Reevesia rotundifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Ongoing logging activities and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Reevesia rotundifolia live?
Reevesia rotundifolia 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 Reevesia rotundifolia?
The main threats to Reevesia rotundifolia 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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