CR

Geniostoma clavigerum

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Overview

Geniostoma clavigerum is a species of plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is endemic to Fiji.

Geniostoma clavigerum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' restriction to lowland and hill forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, potentially affecting the forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Solomon Islands species inhabits lowland and hill forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments up to moderate elevations. It occurs in both coastal and inland forest systems where it depends on the complex forest structure for shelter and foraging opportunities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geniostoma clavigerum classified as Critically Endangered?
Geniostoma clavigerum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Geniostoma clavigerum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' restriction to lowland and hill forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, which have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, potentially affecting the forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Geniostoma clavigerum live?
Geniostoma clavigerum 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 Geniostoma clavigerum?
The main threats to Geniostoma clavigerum 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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