CR

Pandanus microcarpus

Declining

Overview

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

Pandanus microcarpus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Mauritius. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mauritian species inhabits coastal areas and lowland forests, typically growing in sandy soils near the shoreline and in remnant native forest patches. It occurs at low elevations where it forms part of the indigenous coastal vegetation community.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pandanus microcarpus classified as Critically Endangered?
Pandanus microcarpus 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. Pandanus microcarpus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Mauritius. The species is further threatened by invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal habitats.
Where does Pandanus microcarpus live?
Pandanus microcarpus 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 Pandanus microcarpus?
The main threats to Pandanus microcarpus 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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