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Micranthemum reflexum

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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.

Micranthemum reflexum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the aquatic environments this species depends on. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water levels further threaten the delicate wetland ecosystems where this plant survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Micranthemum reflexum inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, pond margins, and seasonally flooded areas with muddy or sandy substrates. This aquatic plant typically grows in areas with fluctuating water levels and requires specific hydrological conditions to complete its life cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Micranthemum reflexum classified as Critically Endangered?
Micranthemum reflexum 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. Micranthemum reflexum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the aquatic environments this species depends on. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water levels further threaten the delicate wetland ecosystems where this plant survives.
Where does Micranthemum reflexum live?
Micranthemum reflexum 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 Micranthemum reflexum?
The main threats to Micranthemum reflexum 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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