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Ixora saulierei

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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.

Ixora saulierei faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while agricultural expansion and logging continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy shrub inhabits the understory of humid lowland and montane rainforests in eastern Madagascar. It typically grows in shaded forest environments with consistent moisture levels and rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora saulierei classified as Endangered?
Ixora saulierei 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. Ixora saulierei faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while agricultural expansion and logging continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic shrub requires.
Where does Ixora saulierei live?
Ixora saulierei 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 saulierei?
The main threats to Ixora saulierei 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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