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Juglans neotropica

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Overview

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

Juglans neotropica faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, with its valuable timber making it a target for selective logging. The species' naturally fragmented populations in cloud forest remnants are increasingly isolated by habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones faster than the slow-growing trees can migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Andean walnut inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests between 1,800-3,000 meters elevation along the eastern slopes of the Andes. The species requires well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures typical of tropical montane ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Juglans neotropica classified as Endangered?
Juglans neotropica 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. Juglans neotropica faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, with its valuable timber making it a target for selective logging. The species' naturally fragmented populations in cloud forest remnants are increasingly isolated by habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones faster than the slow-growing trees can migrate.
Where does Juglans neotropica live?
Juglans neotropica occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Juglans neotropica?
The main threats to Juglans neotropica 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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