CR

Lyonia affinis

Unknown

Overview

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

Lyonia affinis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lyonia affinis typically inhabits acidic, well-drained soils in pine-oak woodlands and scrubland communities. The species shows preference for sandy or rocky substrates in areas with partial shade to full sun exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lyonia affinis classified as Critically Endangered?
Lyonia affinis 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. Lyonia affinis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' tolerance limits.
Where does Lyonia affinis live?
Lyonia affinis 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 Lyonia affinis?
The main threats to Lyonia affinis 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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