Salix riskindii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Salix riskindii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered the natural hydrology of riparian systems where this willow depends on specific moisture regimes. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which could eliminate the specialized wetland conditions this species requires for survival.
Habitat
This willow species inhabits specialized riparian zones and wetland margins in arid and semi-arid regions, requiring consistent moisture availability and specific soil conditions. It typically grows along seasonal streams, springs, and other water sources where it can access groundwater or periodic flooding.
