VUVulnerable

Astelia tovii

Declining

Overview

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

Astelia tovii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable moisture and temperature conditions exist for this moisture-dependent epiphyte.
Threat summary

Habitat

Astelia tovii is endemic to montane cloud forests, typically growing as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches in the misty, high-altitude environments of tropical mountains. The species requires the consistently high humidity and filtered light conditions characteristic of these specialized forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in ASTELIACEAE

Frequently asked questions

Why is Astelia tovii classified as Vulnerable?

Astelia tovii 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. Astelia tovii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the understory composition of its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable moisture and temperature conditions exist for this moisture-dependent epiphyte.

Where does Astelia tovii live?

Astelia tovii 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 Astelia tovii?

The main threats to Astelia tovii 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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