VU

Citharexylum venezuelense

Declining

Overview

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

Citharexylum venezuelense faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Venezuelan range. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change may further stress remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Venezuelan tree species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the northern coastal mountain ranges. It typically occurs in secondary growth forests and disturbed forest margins at elevations between 200-1000 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Citharexylum venezuelense classified as Vulnerable?
Citharexylum venezuelense 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. Citharexylum venezuelense faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Venezuelan range. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change may further stress remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest ecosystems.
Where does Citharexylum venezuelense live?
Citharexylum venezuelense occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Citharexylum venezuelense?
The main threats to Citharexylum venezuelense 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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