CR

Hydrocotyle feaniana

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hydrocotyle feaniana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological conditions this aquatic herb requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered aquatic herb inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, pond margins, and seasonally flooded areas with muddy or sandy substrates. It requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic water level fluctuations and thrives in areas with minimal canopy cover that allow adequate sunlight penetration.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hydrocotyle feaniana classified as Critically Endangered?
Hydrocotyle feaniana 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. Hydrocotyle feaniana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological conditions this aquatic herb requires.
Where does Hydrocotyle feaniana live?
Hydrocotyle feaniana 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 Hydrocotyle feaniana?
The main threats to Hydrocotyle feaniana 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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