VU

Libinhania pendula

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Libinhania pendula faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities have fragmented the humid forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats where this plant thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Libinhania pendula is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar. This species typically grows in the understory of primary forest environments where consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight create the specific microclimate conditions it requires.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE

EN

Bidens cosmoides

Declining
VU

Piptolepis monticola

Unknown
Libanothamnus parvulusCR

Libanothamnus parvulus

Declining
EN

Gynoxys neovelutina

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Libinhania pendula classified as Vulnerable?
Libinhania pendula is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Libinhania pendula faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities have fragmented the humid forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent microhabitats where this plant thrives.
Where does Libinhania pendula live?
Libinhania pendula 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 Libinhania pendula?
The main threats to Libinhania pendula 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.