CR

Solanum dolichorhachis

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum dolichorhachis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change may alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical or subtropical regions, typically found in undisturbed native vegetation communities. It requires particular soil conditions and environmental parameters that are increasingly rare due to human activities.

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CR

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum dolichorhachis classified as Critically Endangered?
Solanum dolichorhachis 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. Solanum dolichorhachis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change may alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Solanum dolichorhachis live?
Solanum dolichorhachis 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 Solanum dolichorhachis?
The main threats to Solanum dolichorhachis 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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