CR

Meryta brachypoda

Unknown

Overview

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

Meryta brachypoda faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and growing space. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from single disturbance events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland and montane forests, typically growing in moist, well-drained soils within native forest ecosystems. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in areas with high humidity and partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meryta brachypoda classified as Critically Endangered?
Meryta brachypoda 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. Meryta brachypoda faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and growing space. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from single disturbance events.
Where does Meryta brachypoda live?
Meryta brachypoda 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 Meryta brachypoda?
The main threats to Meryta brachypoda 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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