CR

Myrsine gracilissima

Declining

Overview

Myrsine gracilissima is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It is endemic to the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.

Myrsine gracilissima faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation across its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic shrub for resources, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges at moderate to high elevations. It typically grows in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover within its restricted geographic range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrsine gracilissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrsine gracilissima 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. Myrsine gracilissima faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation across its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic shrub for resources, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat.
Where does Myrsine gracilissima live?
Myrsine gracilissima 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 gracilissima?
The main threats to Myrsine gracilissima 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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