CR

Lecointea ovalifolia

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lecointea ovalifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Lecointea ovalifolia 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. 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.
Where does Lecointea ovalifolia live?
Lecointea ovalifolia occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lecointea ovalifolia?
The main threats to Lecointea ovalifolia 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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