Kokia drynarioides
CR

Kokia drynarioides

Unknown

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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.

Kokia drynarioides faces extinction primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native Hawaiian range. The species suffers from extremely limited genetic diversity due to its tiny population size, making it vulnerable to disease outbreaks and environmental fluctuations. Invasive plant species compete directly with remaining individuals for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure that this endemic hibiscus requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Hawaiian hibiscus historically occupied dry to mesic forests and shrublands on volcanic slopes, typically at elevations between 300-600 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions found in native Hawaiian dry forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kokia drynarioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Kokia drynarioides 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. Kokia drynarioides faces extinction primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native Hawaiian range. The species suffers from extremely limited genetic diversity due to its tiny population size, making it vulnerable to disease outbreaks and environmental fluctuations. Invasive plant species compete directly with remaining individuals for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure that this endemic hibiscus requires for survival.
Where does Kokia drynarioides live?
Kokia drynarioides occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kokia drynarioides?
The main threats to Kokia drynarioides 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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