CR

Platygyna dentata

Unknown

Overview

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

Platygyna dentata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Platygyna dentata inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical or subtropical regions, typically requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation associations. The species appears to be highly habitat-specific, occupying narrow ecological niches that make it particularly sensitive to environmental disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platygyna dentata classified as Critically Endangered?
Platygyna dentata 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. Platygyna dentata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Platygyna dentata live?
Platygyna dentata 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 Platygyna dentata?
The main threats to Platygyna dentata 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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