CR

Melicope balgooyi

Declining

Overview

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

Melicope balgooyi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane forest ecosystems where this endemic species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Melicope balgooyi inhabits montane forest ecosystems, typically occurring in humid tropical forests at moderate to high elevations. The species is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions of these forest environments, requiring stable moisture levels and forest canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Melicope balgooyi classified as Critically Endangered?
Melicope balgooyi 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. Melicope balgooyi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane forest ecosystems where this endemic species occurs.
Where does Melicope balgooyi live?
Melicope balgooyi 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 Melicope balgooyi?
The main threats to Melicope balgooyi 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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