Dombeya acutangula
CR

Dombeya acutangula

Unknown

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Overview

Dombeya acutangula, the bois bete or mahot tantan, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the Mascarene Islands, and Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Dombeya acutangula is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation on the island of Mauritius. The species faces ongoing threats from urban development, agricultural expansion, and invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter native ecosystem dynamics.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dombeya acutangula classified as Critically Endangered?
Dombeya acutangula 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. Dombeya acutangula is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation on the island of Mauritius. The species faces ongoing threats from urban development, agricultural expansion, and invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter native ecosystem dynamics.
Where does Dombeya acutangula live?
Dombeya acutangula 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 Dombeya acutangula?
The main threats to Dombeya acutangula 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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