ENEndangered
Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in PINACEAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atlas Cedar classified as Endangered?
Atlas Cedar is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Atlas Cedar live?
Atlas Cedar occurs in Algeria, and Morocco. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atlas Cedar?
The main threats to Atlas Cedar are 11.1, 2.3, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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