Dendroseris pinnata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dendroseris pinnata 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 environmental changes.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits the native forests and shrublands of the Juan Fernández Islands, typically growing in rocky areas and forest margins at various elevations. It occurs in remnant patches of the islands' original vegetation, which has been severely fragmented by human activities and invasive species.