VU

Myrsine acrantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrsine acrantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrsine acrantha inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species thrives in the consistently moist conditions provided by cloud forest ecosystems, often growing as an understory shrub or small tree in these specialized high-altitude environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrsine acrantha classified as Vulnerable?
Myrsine acrantha is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Myrsine acrantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Myrsine acrantha live?
Myrsine acrantha 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 Myrsine acrantha?
The main threats to Myrsine acrantha 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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