CR

Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum

Declining

Overview

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

Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum 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 environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic flora, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant species is endemic to highly specific microhabitats within a very restricted geographic range. It typically occurs in specialized soil conditions or unique ecological niches that support its particular physiological requirements.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum 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. Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum 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 environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete with this endemic flora, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum live?
Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum?
The main threats to Sterigmapetalum heterodoxum 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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