CR

Pilea pollicaris

Declining

Overview

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

Pilea pollicaris 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 risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pilea pollicaris inhabits moist, shaded areas in tropical forests, typically growing on rocky substrates or in crevices where humidity levels remain consistently high. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with filtered light and constant moisture availability.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea pollicaris classified as Critically Endangered?
Pilea pollicaris 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. Pilea pollicaris 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 risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist conditions this species requires.
Where does Pilea pollicaris live?
Pilea pollicaris 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 Pilea pollicaris?
The main threats to Pilea pollicaris 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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