VU

Ardisia urbanii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ardisia urbanii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the island's mountainous interior makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ardisia urbanii is endemic to the cloud forests and montane rainforests of Puerto Rico, typically found at elevations between 600-1,000 meters. The species thrives in the humid, mist-shrouded understory of these mountain forests where consistent moisture and filtered sunlight create ideal growing conditions.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia urbanii classified as Vulnerable?
Ardisia urbanii 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. Ardisia urbanii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the island's mountainous interior makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Ardisia urbanii live?
Ardisia urbanii 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 Ardisia urbanii?
The main threats to Ardisia urbanii 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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