VU

Prunus ocellata

Declining

Overview

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

Prunus ocellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Himalayan foothills. Overexploitation for traditional medicine and timber has significantly reduced wild populations, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Prunus ocellata inhabits temperate broadleaf forests and forest margins in the Himalayan foothills, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils on steep slopes and is often found in mixed deciduous forests alongside oak and rhododendron species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prunus ocellata classified as Vulnerable?
Prunus ocellata 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. Prunus ocellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Himalayan foothills. Overexploitation for traditional medicine and timber has significantly reduced wild populations, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in degraded areas.
Where does Prunus ocellata live?
Prunus ocellata occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prunus ocellata?
The main threats to Prunus ocellata 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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