CR

Tylostigma madagascariense

Declining

Overview

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

Tylostigma madagascariense faces severe threats from Madagascar's ongoing deforestation crisis, with its specialized forest habitats being cleared for agriculture and charcoal production at alarming rates. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specific ecological requirements leave little room for adaptation to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Madagascar's remaining primary forests, where it occupies specific microhabitats within the forest understory. It requires intact forest ecosystems with particular moisture and canopy conditions that are rapidly disappearing across the island.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tylostigma madagascariense classified as Critically Endangered?
Tylostigma madagascariense 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. Tylostigma madagascariense faces severe threats from Madagascar's ongoing deforestation crisis, with its specialized forest habitats being cleared for agriculture and charcoal production at alarming rates. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specific ecological requirements leave little room for adaptation to degraded environments.
Where does Tylostigma madagascariense live?
Tylostigma madagascariense occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tylostigma madagascariense?
The main threats to Tylostigma madagascariense are 1.1, 2.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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