CR

Metatrophis margaretae

Unknown

Overview

Metatrophis is a genus of plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. Its only species is Metatrophis margaretae, endemic to the island of Rapa Iti in the Tubuai Islands.

Metatrophis margaretae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change may be altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Metatrophis margaretae inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture requirements. The species appears to be restricted to particular elevational zones where environmental conditions remain stable throughout the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Metatrophis margaretae classified as Critically Endangered?
Metatrophis margaretae 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. Metatrophis margaretae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change may be altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Metatrophis margaretae live?
Metatrophis margaretae 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 Metatrophis margaretae?
The main threats to Metatrophis margaretae 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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