CR

Tetrataxis salicifolia

Increasing

Overview

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

Tetrataxis salicifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and slash-and-burn practices have dramatically reduced suitable forest habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure on the remaining fragmented populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Madagascar's eastern montane rainforests, typically found in primary forest habitats at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires intact forest canopy and appears to be particularly associated with areas of high humidity and dense vegetation cover.

Conservation measures underway

Species reintroduction

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tetrataxis salicifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Tetrataxis salicifolia 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. Tetrataxis salicifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and slash-and-burn practices have dramatically reduced suitable forest habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure on the remaining fragmented populations.
Where does Tetrataxis salicifolia live?
Tetrataxis salicifolia 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 Tetrataxis salicifolia?
The main threats to Tetrataxis salicifolia 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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