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Lamprocystis hahajimana

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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.

Lamprocystis hahajimana faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its restricted island range in the Ogasawara Islands. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Development pressures and tourism infrastructure continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the subtropical forests of the Ogasawara Islands (Bonin Islands), Japan, where it inhabits native broadleaf forest understory and forest edges. It requires intact forest ecosystems with specific microclimate conditions found only in these isolated Pacific islands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lamprocystis hahajimana classified as Endangered?
Lamprocystis hahajimana 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. Lamprocystis hahajimana faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its restricted island range in the Ogasawara Islands. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Development pressures and tourism infrastructure continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Lamprocystis hahajimana live?
Lamprocystis hahajimana 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 Lamprocystis hahajimana?
The main threats to Lamprocystis hahajimana 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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