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Ficus archeri

Declining

Overview

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

Ficus archeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this fig species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ficus archeri inhabits dry woodland and scrubland environments, typically growing in rocky outcrops and well-drained soils. The species is adapted to semi-arid conditions and is often found in association with other drought-tolerant vegetation in its restricted geographic range.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus archeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Ficus archeri is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ficus archeri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this fig species requires.
Where does Ficus archeri live?
Ficus archeri occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ficus archeri?
The main threats to Ficus archeri 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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