CR

Phyllanthus millei

Unknown

Overview

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

Phyllanthus millei faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation of its native forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining patches of suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Phyllanthus millei inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical forest ecosystems, typically found in understory environments with specific soil and moisture conditions. The species requires intact forest canopy cover and appears to be adapted to particular elevational ranges within its native distribution.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phyllanthus millei classified as Critically Endangered?
Phyllanthus millei 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. Phyllanthus millei faces severe threats from ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation of its native forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining patches of suitable habitat.
Where does Phyllanthus millei live?
Phyllanthus millei 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 Phyllanthus millei?
The main threats to Phyllanthus millei 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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