CR

Olax psittacorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Olax psittacorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Olax psittacorum inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and forest edges of lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species shows preference for areas with dense canopy cover and rich soil conditions that support diverse plant communities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Olax psittacorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Olax psittacorum 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. Olax psittacorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Olax psittacorum live?
Olax psittacorum occurs in Mauritius, and Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Olax psittacorum?
The main threats to Olax psittacorum 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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