CR

Pavonia papilionacea

Unknown

Overview

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

Pavonia papilionacea faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development that have fragmented its native habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical dry forests and woodland edges, typically in areas with well-drained soils and partial shade. It occurs in a highly restricted geographic range where it depends on particular soil and moisture conditions that support its specialized ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pavonia papilionacea classified as Critically Endangered?
Pavonia papilionacea 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. Pavonia papilionacea faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development that have fragmented its native habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat patches. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Pavonia papilionacea live?
Pavonia papilionacea 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 Pavonia papilionacea?
The main threats to Pavonia papilionacea 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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