Dendroseris berteroana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dendroseris berteroana faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic tree for resources and space on Juan Fernández Islands. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and rabbits, has severely impacted the native forest ecosystems where this species naturally occurs. The extremely small population size makes the species highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits the native forests of the Juan Fernández Islands, specifically on Robinson Crusoe Island (formerly Más a Tierra). It grows in montane forest ecosystems at elevations between 400-600 meters, typically in areas with high humidity and frequent cloud cover.