VU

Pilea tobagensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Pilea tobagensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Tobago's limited forest areas are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at risk from invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its native forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nettle inhabits the understory of moist tropical forests in Tobago's interior highlands. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils along forest edges and in secondary forest regeneration zones.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea tobagensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pilea tobagensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pilea tobagensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Tobago's limited forest areas are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at risk from invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its native forest habitat.
Where does Pilea tobagensis live?
Pilea tobagensis occurs in Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pilea tobagensis?
The main threats to Pilea tobagensis 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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