Dendroseris micrantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dendroseris micrantha faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Juan Fernández Islands. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and rabbits, has severely impacted the remaining populations through direct browsing and soil erosion. The species' extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and climate-related changes affecting the island's unique montane ecosystems.
Habitat
Dendroseris micrantha is endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands, where it inhabits montane forests and shrublands at elevations between 400-800 meters. The species grows in humid, cloud-affected areas with well-drained volcanic soils, often associated with native Myrceugenia fernandeziana forests.
