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Stenandrium arnoldii

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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.

Stenandrium arnoldii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from individual development projects or environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species is endemic to specialized limestone outcrops and rocky slopes in tropical dry forests. It requires specific soil conditions and microhabitat features found only in undisturbed native vegetation communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stenandrium arnoldii classified as Critically Endangered?
Stenandrium arnoldii 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. Stenandrium arnoldii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from individual development projects or environmental changes.
Where does Stenandrium arnoldii live?
Stenandrium arnoldii 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 Stenandrium arnoldii?
The main threats to Stenandrium arnoldii 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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