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Cyrtandra uapouensis

Stable

Overview

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

Cyrtandra uapouensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Human activities including development pressure and forest clearance for agriculture continue to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyrtandra uapouensis is endemic to the montane forests of Ua Pou island in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The species typically inhabits humid, shaded understory environments in native forest remnants at higher elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtandra uapouensis classified as Endangered?
Cyrtandra uapouensis 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 uapouensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Human activities including development pressure and forest clearance for agriculture continue to reduce available habitat, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Cyrtandra uapouensis live?
Cyrtandra uapouensis 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 uapouensis?
The main threats to Cyrtandra uapouensis 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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