CR

Solanum ovum-fringillae

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum ovum-fringillae 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 specific microhabitat conditions this endemic nightshade requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nightshade occupies specialized microhabitats within dry forest remnants and scrubland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at specific elevational ranges. The species requires particular moisture and light conditions found in forest edges and clearings within its restricted geographic range.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

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CR

Solanum trinitense

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CR

Nothocestrum peltatum

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VU

Markea epifita

Unknown
CR

Solanum lidii

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum ovum-fringillae classified as Critically Endangered?
Solanum ovum-fringillae 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 ovum-fringillae 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 specific microhabitat conditions this endemic nightshade requires for survival.
Where does Solanum ovum-fringillae live?
Solanum ovum-fringillae 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 ovum-fringillae?
The main threats to Solanum ovum-fringillae 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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