Malpighia reyensis
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Malpighia
Malpighia reyensis belongs to the family Malpighiaceae, order Malpighiales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Malpighia reyensis faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in tropical dry forests and scrublands, typically in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It is adapted to semi-arid conditions and can be found in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Malpighia reyensis faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Habitat fragmentation
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Limited population size and restricted range
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Malpighia reyensis (Malpighia reyensis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/malpighia-reyensis-7795387