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Abrahamia oblongifolia

Abrahamia oblongifolia

Madagascar
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Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Freshwater, Mountain

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 3,220 km 2, a minimum AOO of 32 km 2, and estimated maximum AOO of <500 km 2, and 7 recorded localities representing 7 locations with respect to the threat of forest exploitation, and with subpopulations in 2 protected areas (Analamera and Montagne des Français) and projected decline outside of protected areas, A. oblongifolia is assigned a preliminary conservation status of “ Vulnerable’ ’ [VU B 1 ab (iii) + 2 ab (iii)] using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria (IUCN, 2012).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Abrahamia oblongifolia 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 freshwater, mountain, 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 oblongifolia.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar
Habitat RangeFreshwater, Mountain
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAbrahamia oblongifolia
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyAnacardiaceae