CR

Myrsine seychellarum

Declining

Overview

Myrsine seychellarum, also known as Bwa Klate, is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It is endemic to Seychelles.

Myrsine seychellarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to development and invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution on just a few Seychelles islands makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the specific microclimatic conditions required for this endemic species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the montane forests of the Seychelles, typically found in moist, shaded areas at higher elevations. It grows in the understory of native forest communities where it requires specific soil and moisture conditions.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrsine seychellarum classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrsine seychellarum 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 seychellarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to development and invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution on just a few Seychelles islands makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the specific microclimatic conditions required for this endemic species' survival.
Where does Myrsine seychellarum live?
Myrsine seychellarum 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 seychellarum?
The main threats to Myrsine seychellarum 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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