CR

Malpighia neglecta

Unknown

Overview

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

Malpighia neglecta 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 further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland edges, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest margins and in disturbed areas that retain some canopy cover.

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Byrsonima moensis

Unknown
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Byrsonima luacesii

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Byrsonima bucherae

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Malpighia racemiflora

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia neglecta classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia neglecta 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 neglecta 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 further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Malpighia neglecta live?
Malpighia neglecta 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 neglecta?
The main threats to Malpighia neglecta 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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