Duppy Gourd
CR

Duppy Gourd

Cionosicys pomiformis

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Alan R. Franck, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alan R. Franck

Overview

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

Wild Pumpkin faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wild Pumpkin occurs in tropical dry forests, woodland savannas, and scrubland areas, typically in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and often grows in disturbed or edge habitats within its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Duppy Gourd classified as Critically Endangered?
Duppy Gourd 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. Wild Pumpkin faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Duppy Gourd live?
Duppy Gourd 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 Duppy Gourd?
The main threats to Duppy Gourd 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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