CR

Phyllanthus tritepalus

Declining

Overview

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

Phyllanthus tritepalus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical dry forests and scrublands, typically growing in well-drained soils on rocky slopes or limestone substrates. It requires particular moisture and light conditions found in forest edges and clearings within its native range.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phyllanthus tritepalus classified as Critically Endangered?
Phyllanthus tritepalus 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 tritepalus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Phyllanthus tritepalus live?
Phyllanthus tritepalus occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phyllanthus tritepalus?
The main threats to Phyllanthus tritepalus 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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