VU

Symplocos verrucisurcula

Unknown

Overview

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

Symplocos verrucisurcula faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the remaining populations, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters, typically in cloud forest and subtropical highland environments. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in these elevated forest ecosystems, often growing in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity.

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EN

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Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos verrucisurcula classified as Vulnerable?
Symplocos verrucisurcula 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. Symplocos verrucisurcula faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the remaining populations, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Where does Symplocos verrucisurcula live?
Symplocos verrucisurcula occurs in Ecuador, 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 Symplocos verrucisurcula?
The main threats to Symplocos verrucisurcula 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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