CRCritically Endangered
Florida Nutmeg Tree
Torreya taxifolia
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torreya_taxifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in TAXACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Florida Nutmeg Tree classified as Critically Endangered?
Florida Nutmeg Tree 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Florida Nutmeg Tree live?
Florida Nutmeg Tree 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 Florida Nutmeg Tree?
The main threats to Florida Nutmeg Tree are 1.1, 7.1, 7.2, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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