VU

Erythroxylum armatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Erythroxylum armatum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Madagascar's dry forests are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy species inhabits dry deciduous forests and spiny thickets in southwestern Madagascar. It typically grows in well-drained soils on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops within the region's distinctive xerophytic vegetation communities.

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Unknown
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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum armatum classified as Vulnerable?
Erythroxylum armatum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Erythroxylum armatum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Madagascar's dry forests are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the dry forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Erythroxylum armatum live?
Erythroxylum armatum 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 Erythroxylum armatum?
The main threats to Erythroxylum armatum 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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