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Dancea rodriguezensis

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Overview

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

Dancea rodriguezensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on Rodrigues Island, where invasive plant species have dramatically altered the native forest composition. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while ongoing development pressure and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to the remaining native and semi-native forests of Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene Islands. It typically occurs in humid forest areas with dense canopy cover and rich organic soil layers.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dancea rodriguezensis classified as Endangered?
Dancea rodriguezensis 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. Dancea rodriguezensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on Rodrigues Island, where invasive plant species have dramatically altered the native forest composition. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while ongoing development pressure and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Dancea rodriguezensis live?
Dancea rodriguezensis 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 Dancea rodriguezensis?
The main threats to Dancea rodriguezensis 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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