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Malpighia reyensis

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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 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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

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Malpighia racemiflora

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia reyensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Malpighia reyensis 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 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.
Where does Malpighia reyensis live?
Malpighia reyensis 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 reyensis?
The main threats to Malpighia reyensis 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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