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Pavonia stipularis

Declining

Overview

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

Pavonia stipularis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pavonia stipularis inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in moist forest understories and forest edges at low to moderate elevations. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions characteristic of secondary forest growth and forest margins.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pavonia stipularis classified as Endangered?
Pavonia stipularis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pavonia stipularis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Pavonia stipularis live?
Pavonia stipularis 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 stipularis?
The main threats to Pavonia stipularis 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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