VU

Paranecepsia alchorneifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Paranecepsia alchorneifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in increasingly small forest patches. Mining activities and slash-and-burn agriculture continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recolonize cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in primary forest understory between 200-1,200 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Madagascar's eastern escarpment forests.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paranecepsia alchorneifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Paranecepsia alchorneifolia 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. Paranecepsia alchorneifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in increasingly small forest patches. Mining activities and slash-and-burn agriculture continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recolonize cleared areas.
Where does Paranecepsia alchorneifolia live?
Paranecepsia alchorneifolia occurs in Mozambique, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paranecepsia alchorneifolia?
The main threats to Paranecepsia alchorneifolia 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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