CR

Cyrtandra toviana

Declining

Overview

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

Cyrtandra toviana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyrtandra toviana inhabits moist tropical forests and cloud forest environments, typically found in understory locations with high humidity and filtered sunlight. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including well-drained but consistently moist soils and protection from direct exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtandra toviana classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyrtandra toviana 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 toviana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this species' survival.
Where does Cyrtandra toviana live?
Cyrtandra toviana 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 toviana?
The main threats to Cyrtandra toviana 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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