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Mollinedia howeana

Declining

Overview

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

Mollinedia howeana faces severe threats from invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure on Lord Howe Island. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while habitat degradation from introduced weeds continues to reduce suitable growing conditions. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting this island endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mollinedia howeana is endemic to Lord Howe Island, where it inhabits subtropical rainforest understory and forest margins. The species grows in moist, shaded environments within the island's native vegetation communities at various elevations.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia howeana classified as Endangered?
Mollinedia howeana 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. Mollinedia howeana faces severe threats from invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure on Lord Howe Island. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while habitat degradation from introduced weeds continues to reduce suitable growing conditions. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting this island endemic.
Where does Mollinedia howeana live?
Mollinedia howeana 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 Mollinedia howeana?
The main threats to Mollinedia howeana 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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