Maytenus curranii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Maytenus curranii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' adaptive capacity.
Habitat
Maytenus curranii inhabits tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and moderate to high rainfall. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in association with other endemic flora in biodiversity-rich regions.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CELASTRACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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