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Geniostoma stipulare

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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.

Geniostoma stipulare faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Invasive plant species further degrade habitat quality by altering understory composition and competing with native vegetation that this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits native forest understories and forest margins, typically in humid tropical or subtropical environments. It requires intact forest ecosystems with appropriate canopy cover and native plant communities.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Geniostoma stipulare classified as Endangered?
Geniostoma stipulare 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. Geniostoma stipulare faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Invasive plant species further degrade habitat quality by altering understory composition and competing with native vegetation that this species depends upon.
Where does Geniostoma stipulare live?
Geniostoma stipulare 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 stipulare?
The main threats to Geniostoma stipulare 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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