CR

Ixora raiateensis

Declining

Overview

Ixora raiateensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub endemic to Raiatea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, hence its name.

Ixora raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its native island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. The species is critically endangered due to extensive deforestation and land conversion for agriculture and development, which has eliminated most of its original forest habitat. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest fragments, while the species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to any additional disturbances or environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in the remaining lowland and montane forests of Raiatea island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It typically grows in humid forest understory environments at various elevations across the island's mountainous terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora raiateensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Ixora raiateensis 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. Ixora raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its native island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. The species is critically endangered due to extensive deforestation and land conversion for agriculture and development, which has eliminated most of its original forest habitat. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest fragments, while the species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to any additional disturbances or environmental changes.
Where does Ixora raiateensis live?
Ixora raiateensis 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 Ixora raiateensis?
The main threats to Ixora raiateensis 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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