VU

Xylosma mandjeliana

Unknown

Overview

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

Xylosma mandjeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy species inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically growing in the understory and forest edges. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Madagascar's eastern escarpment forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xylosma mandjeliana classified as Vulnerable?
Xylosma mandjeliana 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. Xylosma mandjeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Xylosma mandjeliana live?
Xylosma mandjeliana 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 Xylosma mandjeliana?
The main threats to Xylosma mandjeliana 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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