Lecointea ovalifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lecointea ovalifolia faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment into remaining forest fragments.
Habitat
This species inhabits Madagascar's eastern rainforest regions, typically found in humid montane and lowland forest environments. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, showing preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels.
