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Miconia cowanii

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia cowanii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and degradation from logging activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia cowanii is endemic to the humid montane and lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically occurring in understory and forest edge environments. The species grows in areas with high rainfall and rich, well-drained soils characteristic of Madagascar's eastern escarpment forests.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia cowanii classified as Endangered?
Miconia cowanii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Miconia cowanii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and degradation from logging activities.
Where does Miconia cowanii live?
Miconia cowanii 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 cowanii?
The main threats to Miconia cowanii 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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