VU

Thyrsodium herrerense

Unknown

Overview

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

Thyrsodium herrerense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native dry forest habitat. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest structure this endemic tree depends upon. Urban development and infrastructure projects in coastal Peru continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this species' survival in already arid environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Thyrsodium herrerense is endemic to the dry forests and scrublands of northwestern Peru, particularly in the Tumbes and Piura regions. This species thrives in seasonally dry tropical forests at elevations typically below 500 meters, where it has adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thyrsodium herrerense classified as Vulnerable?
Thyrsodium herrerense 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. Thyrsodium herrerense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native dry forest habitat. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest structure this endemic tree depends upon. Urban development and infrastructure projects in coastal Peru continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this species' survival in already arid environments.
Where does Thyrsodium herrerense live?
Thyrsodium herrerense 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 Thyrsodium herrerense?
The main threats to Thyrsodium herrerense 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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