CR

Ribes albifolium

Unknown

Overview

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

Ribes albifolium faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized habitat requirements. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes may further impact remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered currant species inhabits specialized montane environments, typically found in rocky slopes and canyon walls at specific elevations. It requires well-drained soils and particular microclimatic conditions that support its narrow ecological niche.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ribes albifolium classified as Critically Endangered?
Ribes albifolium 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. Ribes albifolium faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized habitat requirements. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes may further impact remaining wild populations.
Where does Ribes albifolium live?
Ribes albifolium occurs in Bolivia, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ribes albifolium?
The main threats to Ribes albifolium 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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