Rauvolfia sachetiae
CR

Rauvolfia sachetiae

Declining

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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.

Rauvolfia sachetiae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in French Polynesia. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones on volcanic slopes makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and invasive plant species that alter native forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could push the species beyond its narrow ecological tolerance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rauvolfia sachetiae is endemic to the volcanic slopes and montane forests of French Polynesia, typically found at specific elevations where soil conditions and moisture levels support its growth. The species occupies remnant native forest patches that are increasingly fragmented by human activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rauvolfia sachetiae classified as Critically Endangered?
Rauvolfia sachetiae 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. Rauvolfia sachetiae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in French Polynesia. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones on volcanic slopes makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and invasive plant species that alter native forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could push the species beyond its narrow ecological tolerance.
Where does Rauvolfia sachetiae live?
Rauvolfia sachetiae 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 Rauvolfia sachetiae?
The main threats to Rauvolfia sachetiae 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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