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Plakothira perlmanii

Declining

Overview

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

Plakothira perlmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon, while climate change is shifting precipitation patterns in its specialized habitat zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plakothira perlmanii inhabits specialized microhabitats within native forest understories and rocky outcrops in tropical regions. The species requires specific moisture and light conditions found in undisturbed natural areas with particular soil chemistry and vegetation associations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plakothira perlmanii classified as Endangered?
Plakothira perlmanii 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. Plakothira perlmanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Invasive plant species are altering the native vegetation communities that this species depends upon, while climate change is shifting precipitation patterns in its specialized habitat zones.
Where does Plakothira perlmanii live?
Plakothira perlmanii 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 Plakothira perlmanii?
The main threats to Plakothira perlmanii 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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