CR

Solenandra microcarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Solenandra microcarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Solenandra microcarpa is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar. The species typically occurs in primary forest understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solenandra microcarpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Solenandra microcarpa 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. Solenandra microcarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Solenandra microcarpa live?
Solenandra microcarpa occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Solenandra microcarpa?
The main threats to Solenandra microcarpa 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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