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Mimusops antsiranensis

Declining

Overview

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

Mimusops antsiranensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in northern Madagascar's remaining dry forests. Agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and logging for construction materials have dramatically reduced its forest habitat. The species' limited distribution around Antsiranana makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits dry deciduous forests and woodland areas in the Antsiranana region of northern Madagascar. It typically grows in lowland and mid-elevation forests on limestone and volcanic soils, often in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimusops antsiranensis classified as Endangered?
Mimusops antsiranensis 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. Mimusops antsiranensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in northern Madagascar's remaining dry forests. Agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and logging for construction materials have dramatically reduced its forest habitat. The species' limited distribution around Antsiranana makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Mimusops antsiranensis live?
Mimusops antsiranensis 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 Mimusops antsiranensis?
The main threats to Mimusops antsiranensis 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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