VU

Calliandra tumbeziana

Unknown

Overview

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

Calliandra tumbeziana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in northwestern Peru. The species' restricted distribution in the Tumbes region makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its dry forest habitat, while infrastructure development continues to reduce available habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the dry forests and scrublands of the Tumbes region in northwestern Peru. It typically grows in seasonally dry tropical forests at low to moderate elevations, often on slopes and in areas with well-drained soils.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calliandra tumbeziana classified as Vulnerable?
Calliandra tumbeziana 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. Calliandra tumbeziana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in northwestern Peru. The species' restricted distribution in the Tumbes region makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its dry forest habitat, while infrastructure development continues to reduce available habitat patches.
Where does Calliandra tumbeziana live?
Calliandra tumbeziana 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 Calliandra tumbeziana?
The main threats to Calliandra tumbeziana 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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