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Pteromonnina fosbergii

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Overview

Monnina fosbergii is a species of plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Pteromonnina fosbergii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized dry forest and scrubland environments, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions. It occurs in fragmented patches of native vegetation that have become increasingly isolated due to human activities.

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Xanthophyllum crassum

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Polygala francisci

Unknown
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Xanthophyllum lineare

Stable
VU

Polygala zambesiaca

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pteromonnina fosbergii classified as Critically Endangered?
Pteromonnina fosbergii 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. Pteromonnina fosbergii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this species requires.
Where does Pteromonnina fosbergii live?
Pteromonnina fosbergii 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 Pteromonnina fosbergii?
The main threats to Pteromonnina fosbergii 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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