Ficus archeri
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.
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.
Other threatened species in MORACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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