CR

Miconia acunagalei

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Overview

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

Miconia acunagalei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea plantations and small-scale farming, continues to fragment and destroy the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Sri Lankan shrub inhabits montane wet zone forests, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary forest remnants at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It occurs in areas with high rainfall and humidity, growing in the rich, well-drained soils characteristic of Sri Lanka's central highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia acunagalei classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia acunagalei 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. Miconia acunagalei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea plantations and small-scale farming, continues to fragment and destroy the remaining montane forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.
Where does Miconia acunagalei live?
Miconia acunagalei 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 Miconia acunagalei?
The main threats to Miconia acunagalei 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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