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Dicymbe arenicola

Declining

Overview

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

Dicymbe arenicola faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield. Mining activities, particularly bauxite extraction, directly destroy the sandy soil forests this species requires. Agricultural expansion and logging operations further fragment remaining populations, while the species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dicymbe arenicola is endemic to sandy soil forests and white sand savannas of the Guiana Shield region. This specialized tree species requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy substrates and is typically found in lowland tropical forests with specific soil chemistry conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicymbe arenicola classified as Endangered?
Dicymbe arenicola 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. Dicymbe arenicola faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield. Mining activities, particularly bauxite extraction, directly destroy the sandy soil forests this species requires. Agricultural expansion and logging operations further fragment remaining populations, while the species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Dicymbe arenicola live?
Dicymbe arenicola occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dicymbe arenicola?
The main threats to Dicymbe arenicola 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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