Biodiversity Hotspot
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="biodiversity-hotspot"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
A biogeographic region with at least 1,500 endemic plant species that has lost 70% or more of its original vegetation.
Detailed Explanation
There are 36 recognized biodiversity hotspots covering just 2.5% of Earth's land surface but harboring over 77% of all terrestrial vertebrate species. The Sundaland hotspot (Borneo, Sumatra, Java) and the Mediterranean Basin face especially severe deforestation. Prioritizing hotspots for conservation investment maximizes species protected per dollar spent, making them central to global conservation strategy.