CR

Ternstroemia glomerata

Unknown

Overview

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

Ternstroemia glomerata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on the specialized montane forest ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ternstroemia glomerata inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the misty, moisture-rich conditions characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ternstroemia glomerata classified as Critically Endangered?
Ternstroemia glomerata 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. Ternstroemia glomerata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on the specialized montane forest ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Ternstroemia glomerata live?
Ternstroemia glomerata 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 Ternstroemia glomerata?
The main threats to Ternstroemia glomerata 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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