Michaelothyrus seychellensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Michaelothyrus seychellensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal development and tourism infrastructure expand across the Seychelles. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil composition and native vegetation structure. Climate change poses additional risks through sea level rise and increased storm intensity affecting the low-lying coastal areas where this endemic species occurs.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation terrestrial environments in the Seychelles archipelago. It is typically found in native vegetation communities near shorelines and in areas with specific soil conditions that support its survival requirements.
