CR

Rondeletia leonii

Unknown

Overview

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

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

Threat summary

Habitat

Rondeletia leonii inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges, typically found in the understory of montane and submontane regions. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of cloud forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

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