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Malpighia phillyreifolia

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Overview

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

Malpighia phillyreifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitats, while climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the delicate ecological balance required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. It occurs in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of tropical dry forests, including periodic droughts and salt spray exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia phillyreifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia phillyreifolia 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 phillyreifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitats, while climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the delicate ecological balance required for its survival.
Where does Malpighia phillyreifolia live?
Malpighia phillyreifolia 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 phillyreifolia?
The main threats to Malpighia phillyreifolia 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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