VU

Campsiandra taphornii

Declining

Overview

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

Campsiandra taphornii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of suitable forest habitats, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this tropical tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and gallery forests in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield region. It typically occurs in well-drained soils along riverbanks and forest edges at elevations below 500 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Campsiandra taphornii classified as Vulnerable?
Campsiandra taphornii 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. Campsiandra taphornii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Venezuelan Guiana Shield. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of suitable forest habitats, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this tropical tree species.
Where does Campsiandra taphornii live?
Campsiandra taphornii occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Campsiandra taphornii?
The main threats to Campsiandra taphornii 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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