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Malpighia mutabilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Malpighia mutabilis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats, while climate change alters precipitation patterns critical for this tropical shrub's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland edges, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters. It occurs in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas, often along forest margins and in partially disturbed habitats.

Other threatened species in Malpighiaceae

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Byrsonima luacesii

Unknown
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Byrsonima bucherae

Unknown
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Malpighia racemiflora

Unknown
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Malpighia articulata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia mutabilis classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia mutabilis 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. Malpighia mutabilis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats, while climate change alters precipitation patterns critical for this tropical shrub's reproductive cycles.
Where does Malpighia mutabilis live?
Malpighia mutabilis 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 Malpighia mutabilis?
The main threats to Malpighia mutabilis 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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