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Cyrtandra feaniana

Declining

Overview

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

Cyrtandra feaniana faces severe habitat degradation from invasive plant species that alter forest understory conditions and compete for resources. Feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damage the native forest floor through rooting and trampling, destroying the moist soil conditions essential for this endemic Hawaiian plant. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' dependence on consistent moisture levels in its montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Hawaiian species inhabits moist montane forests on volcanic slopes, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with consistent moisture and well-drained soils. It occurs in native ohia-dominated forests at elevations where cloud cover and rainfall maintain the humid microclimate essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtandra feaniana classified as Endangered?
Cyrtandra feaniana 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. Cyrtandra feaniana faces severe habitat degradation from invasive plant species that alter forest understory conditions and compete for resources. Feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damage the native forest floor through rooting and trampling, destroying the moist soil conditions essential for this endemic Hawaiian plant. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' dependence on consistent moisture levels in its montane forest habitat.
Where does Cyrtandra feaniana live?
Cyrtandra feaniana 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 feaniana?
The main threats to Cyrtandra feaniana 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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