ENEndangered
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides
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.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PICRODENDRACEAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kairothamnus phyllanthoides classified as Endangered?
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides 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 Kairothamnus phyllanthoides live?
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides 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 Kairothamnus phyllanthoides?
The main threats to Kairothamnus phyllanthoides 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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