Quercus vicentensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus vicentensis faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southern California. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once habitat is lost. Fire suppression practices have altered natural fire regimes that historically maintained suitable oak woodland conditions, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats.
Habitat
This oak species inhabits chaparral and oak woodland ecosystems in the coastal mountains and foothills of southern California, typically growing on well-drained slopes and canyon bottoms at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. It occurs in mixed oak communities alongside other native California oaks and associated shrubland vegetation.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
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