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Platygyna volubilis

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Overview

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

Platygyna volubilis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that destroy its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas poses additional chemical contamination risks. Climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns threaten the specific moisture conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical and subtropical moist environments, typically requiring specific soil conditions and moisture levels. It is associated with undisturbed forest floor ecosystems and adjacent transitional zones where organic matter accumulation creates suitable conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platygyna volubilis classified as Endangered?
Platygyna volubilis 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. Platygyna volubilis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that destroy its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas poses additional chemical contamination risks. Climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns threaten the specific moisture conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Platygyna volubilis live?
Platygyna volubilis 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 volubilis?
The main threats to Platygyna volubilis 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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