CR

Metrosideros ochranthus

Unknown

Overview

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

Metrosideros ochranthus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and growing space, while introduced herbivores damage seedlings and prevent natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It typically grows in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often found along ridgelines and in valleys with well-drained volcanic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Metrosideros ochranthus classified as Critically Endangered?
Metrosideros ochranthus 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. Metrosideros ochranthus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic tree for resources and growing space, while introduced herbivores damage seedlings and prevent natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Metrosideros ochranthus live?
Metrosideros ochranthus 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 Metrosideros ochranthus?
The main threats to Metrosideros ochranthus 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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