CR

Poupartia borbonica

Unknown

Overview

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

Poupartia borbonica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mauritius and Réunion. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Cyclones and extreme weather events, intensified by climate change, pose additional threats to remaining populations in fragmented forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland and mid-elevation tropical forests of the Mascarene Islands, particularly in remnant native forest patches and forest edges. It typically grows in humid, well-drained soils within mixed indigenous forest communities that have largely been converted to agriculture and urban areas.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies reintroduction

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poupartia borbonica classified as Critically Endangered?
Poupartia borbonica 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. Poupartia borbonica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mauritius and Réunion. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Cyclones and extreme weather events, intensified by climate change, pose additional threats to remaining populations in fragmented forest patches.
Where does Poupartia borbonica live?
Poupartia borbonica occurs in Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poupartia borbonica?
The main threats to Poupartia borbonica 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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