VU

Styrax vilcabambae

Unknown

Overview

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

Styrax vilcabambae faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited Andean range in Peru. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small populations become isolated and more susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Peruvian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these moist, temperate forests where persistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Styrax vilcabambae classified as Vulnerable?
Styrax vilcabambae 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. Styrax vilcabambae faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited Andean range in Peru. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small populations become isolated and more susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Styrax vilcabambae live?
Styrax vilcabambae occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Styrax vilcabambae?
The main threats to Styrax vilcabambae 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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