VU

Tigertail Spruce

Picea torano

Declining

Overview

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

Picea torano faces severe pressure from logging operations targeting its valuable timber, with commercial harvesting significantly reducing mature forest stands. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that stress high-elevation populations. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in mountainous regions continue to fragment remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This coniferous species inhabits montane and subalpine forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters, typically growing on well-drained slopes and ridges. It forms mixed stands with other conifers and broadleaf species in cool, moist forest ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tigertail Spruce classified as Vulnerable?
Tigertail Spruce 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. Picea torano faces severe pressure from logging operations targeting its valuable timber, with commercial harvesting significantly reducing mature forest stands. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that stress high-elevation populations. Urban development and infrastructure expansion in mountainous regions continue to fragment remaining habitat patches.
Where does Tigertail Spruce live?
Tigertail Spruce occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tigertail Spruce?
The main threats to Tigertail Spruce 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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