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Ficus roraimensis

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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.

Ficus roraimensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across its limited range in the Guiana Highlands. Mining activities, particularly for gold and diamonds, directly destroy the specialized tepui summit ecosystems where this endemic fig depends on specific soil and climatic conditions. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while climate change threatens to alter the unique montane conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic fig species inhabits the unique tepui summit ecosystems of the Guiana Highlands, growing in specialized montane conditions on ancient sandstone plateaus. It occurs in rocky crevices and thin soils of these isolated table mountains, adapted to the cool, moist climate and nutrient-poor substrates characteristic of these ancient geological formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus roraimensis classified as Endangered?
Ficus roraimensis 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. Ficus roraimensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across its limited range in the Guiana Highlands. Mining activities, particularly for gold and diamonds, directly destroy the specialized tepui summit ecosystems where this endemic fig depends on specific soil and climatic conditions. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while climate change threatens to alter the unique montane conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Ficus roraimensis live?
Ficus roraimensis 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 Ficus roraimensis?
The main threats to Ficus roraimensis 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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