VU

Tabernaemontana antheonycta

Unknown

Overview

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

Tabernaemontana antheonycta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of Madagascar's remaining primary forest habitats. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat for this endemic plant species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar. It typically grows in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations between 200-1,200 meters above sea level.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabernaemontana antheonycta classified as Vulnerable?
Tabernaemontana antheonycta 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. Tabernaemontana antheonycta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of Madagascar's remaining primary forest habitats. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat for this endemic plant species.
Where does Tabernaemontana antheonycta live?
Tabernaemontana antheonycta occurs in Brunei. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tabernaemontana antheonycta?
The main threats to Tabernaemontana antheonycta 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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