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Warneckea maritima

Declining

Overview

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

Warneckea maritima faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Madagascar's eastern coastline, which directly destroys its specialized littoral forest habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to cyclones and storm surges that regularly impact Madagascar's coast, causing both immediate damage and long-term habitat degradation. Agricultural expansion and charcoal production in remaining coastal forest fragments further fragment the already limited population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Madagascan species occurs exclusively in littoral forests and coastal scrublands along the eastern seaboard. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these narrow coastal forest strips, typically growing on sandy soils within a few kilometers of the ocean.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Warneckea maritima classified as Endangered?
Warneckea maritima is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Warneckea maritima faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Madagascar's eastern coastline, which directly destroys its specialized littoral forest habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to cyclones and storm surges that regularly impact Madagascar's coast, causing both immediate damage and long-term habitat degradation. Agricultural expansion and charcoal production in remaining coastal forest fragments further fragment the already limited population.
Where does Warneckea maritima live?
Warneckea maritima 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 Warneckea maritima?
The main threats to Warneckea maritima 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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