CR

Martellidendron gallinarum

Declining

Overview

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

Martellidendron gallinarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure that this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical or subtropical forest ecosystems, typically requiring specific soil conditions and moisture levels. It occurs in areas with particular elevation ranges and forest canopy characteristics that support its unique ecological requirements.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Martellidendron gallinarum classified as Critically Endangered?
Martellidendron gallinarum 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. Martellidendron gallinarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure that this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Martellidendron gallinarum live?
Martellidendron gallinarum occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Martellidendron gallinarum?
The main threats to Martellidendron gallinarum are 3.2, 5.3, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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