Lebronnecia kokioides
EN

Lebronnecia kokioides

Stable

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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.

Lebronnecia kokioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Hawaiian Islands. Invasive plant species are rapidly displacing the native vegetation communities this species depends upon, while introduced herbivores are degrading remaining habitat patches. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane forest habitat, further restricting suitable areas for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lebronnecia kokioides inhabits native montane wet forests and shrublands in the Hawaiian Islands, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species requires intact native plant communities with high moisture levels and specific soil conditions found in these cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lebronnecia kokioides classified as Endangered?
Lebronnecia kokioides 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. Lebronnecia kokioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Hawaiian Islands. Invasive plant species are rapidly displacing the native vegetation communities this species depends upon, while introduced herbivores are degrading remaining habitat patches. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane forest habitat, further restricting suitable areas for survival.
Where does Lebronnecia kokioides live?
Lebronnecia kokioides 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 Lebronnecia kokioides?
The main threats to Lebronnecia kokioides 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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