VUVulnerable

Rubus decurrentispinus

Unknown

Overview

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

Rubus decurrentispinus faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have reduced the availability of suitable habitat patches, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape-level changes.
Threat summary

Habitat

This bramble species inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, typically growing in well-drained acidic soils with partial shade. It shows a preference for disturbed forest margins and clearings where it can establish in the understory of mixed deciduous-coniferous forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rubus decurrentispinus classified as Vulnerable?

Rubus decurrentispinus 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. Rubus decurrentispinus faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have reduced the availability of suitable habitat patches, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape-level changes.

Where does Rubus decurrentispinus live?

Rubus decurrentispinus 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 Rubus decurrentispinus?

The main threats to Rubus decurrentispinus 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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