Juglans venezuelensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Juglans venezuelensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Venezuelan range. The species' valuable timber makes it a target for selective logging, while its restricted montane habitat is increasingly fragmented by cattle ranching and coffee cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.
Habitat
This walnut species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Venezuelan Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It grows in well-drained soils along mountain slopes and valleys where persistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels.
