VU

Plantago rapensis

Declining

Overview

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

Plantago rapensis faces severe threats from its extremely limited distribution on Rapa Iti island in French Polynesia. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter native plant communities. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea level rise affecting coastal populations, while the small population size makes the species susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plantago rapensis is endemic to Rapa Iti island in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia, where it inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation terrestrial environments. The species occurs in native vegetation communities that have developed in isolation on this remote volcanic island.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plantago rapensis classified as Vulnerable?
Plantago rapensis 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. Plantago rapensis faces severe threats from its extremely limited distribution on Rapa Iti island in French Polynesia. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter native plant communities. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea level rise affecting coastal populations, while the small population size makes the species susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Plantago rapensis live?
Plantago rapensis 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 Plantago rapensis?
The main threats to Plantago rapensis 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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