VU

Meryta raiateensis

Declining

Overview

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

Meryta raiateensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition on Raiatea. Habitat degradation from human development and agricultural expansion continues to fragment the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic tree survives. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests on the volcanic slopes of Raiatea in French Polynesia. It occurs in humid, cloud-affected forest environments at higher elevations where native vegetation communities persist.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meryta raiateensis classified as Vulnerable?
Meryta raiateensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Meryta raiateensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition on Raiatea. Habitat degradation from human development and agricultural expansion continues to fragment the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic tree survives. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and environmental changes.
Where does Meryta raiateensis live?
Meryta raiateensis 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 raiateensis?
The main threats to Meryta raiateensis 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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