CR

Meryta pastoralis

Declining

Overview

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

Meryta pastoralis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with native vegetation, altering forest composition and reducing suitable habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Meryta pastoralis inhabits lowland and montane rainforests, typically found in moist, shaded understory environments with rich organic soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along stream margins and in forest gaps where light penetration supports its growth requirements.

Other threatened species in ARALIACEAE

EN

Cheirodendron forbesii

Unknown
Asian GinsengCR

Asian Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Declining
CR

Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum

Unknown
EN

Sciodaphyllum connatum

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Meryta pastoralis classified as Critically Endangered?
Meryta pastoralis 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 pastoralis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with native vegetation, altering forest composition and reducing suitable habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.
Where does Meryta pastoralis live?
Meryta pastoralis 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 pastoralis?
The main threats to Meryta pastoralis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.