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Abrahamia deflexa

Abrahamia deflexa

Madagascar
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Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Conservation status With an EOO of 51,339 km 2, a minimum AOO of 40 km 2, and an estimated maximum AOO of less than 2,000 km 2, as well as 10 known locations, only 2 of which are situated within protected areas (Ankarafantsika and Bemaraha) with the remainder projected to be subjected to continuing decline in habitat quality due to a combination of fire and land clearing, A. deflexa is assigned a preliminary conservation status of “ Vulnerable’ ’ [VU B 2 ab (iii)] using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria (IUCN, 2012).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Abrahamia deflexa is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Abrahamia deflexa.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAbrahamia deflexa
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyAnacardiaceae