CR

Mazaea phialanthoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Mazaea phialanthoides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical montane forests, typically occurring in areas with specific moisture and substrate conditions. It is found in extremely localized sites with particular soil chemistry and vegetation associations that support its unique ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mazaea phialanthoides classified as Critically Endangered?
Mazaea phialanthoides 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. Mazaea phialanthoides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this species requires.
Where does Mazaea phialanthoides live?
Mazaea phialanthoides 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 Mazaea phialanthoides?
The main threats to Mazaea phialanthoides 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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