CR

Cyrtandra elizabethae

Declining

Overview

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

Cyrtandra elizabethae 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 forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyrtandra elizabethae inhabits moist tropical forests and forest understory environments, typically in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species is adapted to shaded conditions beneath the forest canopy where it grows as an understory shrub.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtandra elizabethae classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyrtandra elizabethae 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. Cyrtandra elizabethae 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 forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist conditions this species requires.
Where does Cyrtandra elizabethae live?
Cyrtandra elizabethae 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 Cyrtandra elizabethae?
The main threats to Cyrtandra elizabethae 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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