EN

Memecylon sp. nov. 1

Unknown

Overview

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

Memecylon sp. nov. 1 faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range. As a newly described species with limited distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it unable to adapt to degraded environments, leading to population decline and increased extinction risk.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically found in primary forest understory with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions. It requires intact forest ecosystems with minimal human disturbance to maintain viable populations.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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VU

Brachyotum angustifolium

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CR

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Gravesia pulchra

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VU

Blakea calycularis

Declining

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VU

Lepiota echinella

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Panicum pinifolium

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Aidia abeidii

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EN

Meineckia stipularis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon sp. nov. 1 classified as Endangered?
Memecylon sp. nov. 1 is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Memecylon sp. nov. 1 faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range. As a newly described species with limited distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it unable to adapt to degraded environments, leading to population decline and increased extinction risk.
Where does Memecylon sp. nov. 1 live?
Memecylon sp. nov. 1 occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Memecylon sp. nov. 1?
The main threats to Memecylon sp. nov. 1 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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