VU

Escallonia reticulata

Unknown

Overview

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

Escallonia reticulata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Chilean matorral. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native scrubland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the Mediterranean-type climate conditions this endemic shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Escallonia reticulata is endemic to the Chilean matorral, inhabiting Mediterranean-type scrublands and rocky slopes in central Chile. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within the sclerophyllous shrubland communities that characterize this biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Escallonia reticulata classified as Vulnerable?
Escallonia reticulata 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. Escallonia reticulata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Chilean matorral. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native scrubland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the Mediterranean-type climate conditions this endemic shrub requires.
Where does Escallonia reticulata live?
Escallonia reticulata occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Escallonia reticulata?
The main threats to Escallonia reticulata 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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