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Cupaniopsis rotundifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Cupaniopsis rotundifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive 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 further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endangered tree species inhabits tropical and subtropical rainforest environments, typically found in moist lowland forests and forest margins. It requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture levels and partial to full canopy cover, often occurring in secondary growth areas adjacent to primary forest remnants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cupaniopsis rotundifolia classified as Endangered?
Cupaniopsis rotundifolia 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. Cupaniopsis rotundifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive 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 further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Cupaniopsis rotundifolia live?
Cupaniopsis 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 Cupaniopsis rotundifolia?
The main threats to Cupaniopsis 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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