ENEndangered
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in MYRISTICACEAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Horsfieldia crux-melitensis classified as Endangered?
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Horsfieldia crux-melitensis live?
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Horsfieldia crux-melitensis?
The main threats to Horsfieldia crux-melitensis are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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