VU

Myrsine degeneri

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrsine degeneri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native Hawaiian forest ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter forest composition and compete for resources. Feral ungulates, especially pigs and goats, damage the understory vegetation and soil structure essential for this endemic shrub's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the montane forest zones where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrsine degeneri inhabits native Hawaiian montane wet and mesic forests, typically occurring in the understory and forest edges at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. The species grows in areas with high rainfall and rich volcanic soils, often associated with other endemic Hawaiian flora in relatively intact forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrsine degeneri classified as Vulnerable?
Myrsine degeneri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Myrsine degeneri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native Hawaiian forest ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter forest composition and compete for resources. Feral ungulates, especially pigs and goats, damage the understory vegetation and soil structure essential for this endemic shrub's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the montane forest zones where this species occurs.
Where does Myrsine degeneri live?
Myrsine degeneri 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 Myrsine degeneri?
The main threats to Myrsine degeneri 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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