Garcinia imbertii
CR

Garcinia imbertii

Unknown

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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.

Garcinia imbertii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and slash-and-burn agriculture fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tropical tree's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia imbertii inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests of Madagascar, typically growing in the understory and mid-canopy layers. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in primary forest ecosystems between 200-800 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia imbertii classified as Critically Endangered?
Garcinia imbertii 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. Garcinia imbertii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and slash-and-burn agriculture fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tropical tree's reproductive cycles.
Where does Garcinia imbertii live?
Garcinia imbertii 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 Garcinia imbertii?
The main threats to Garcinia imbertii 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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