CR

Viburnum subpubescens

Declining

Overview

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

Viburnum subpubescens faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Himalayan foothills. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its survival at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate montane forests and forest edges in the Himalayan region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It grows in mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands with well-drained soils and requires partial shade conditions provided by the forest canopy.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Viburnum subpubescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Viburnum subpubescens 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. Viburnum subpubescens faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Himalayan foothills. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its survival at higher elevations.
Where does Viburnum subpubescens live?
Viburnum subpubescens occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Viburnum subpubescens?
The main threats to Viburnum subpubescens 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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