CR

Platygyna triandra

Unknown

Overview

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

Platygyna triandra faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Platygyna triandra occupies specialized microhabitats within tropical or subtropical grasslands and shrublands, typically in areas with specific soil conditions and moisture regimes. The species appears to require undisturbed native vegetation communities with particular plant associations that support its ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platygyna triandra classified as Critically Endangered?
Platygyna triandra 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 triandra faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' narrow endemic distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Platygyna triandra live?
Platygyna triandra 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 triandra?
The main threats to Platygyna triandra 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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