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Viburnum tridentatum

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Overview

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

Viburnum tridentatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts its natural pollination networks and reduces genetic diversity within remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist woodland conditions this viburnum requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Viburnum tridentatum inhabits moist deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. The species shows preference for woodland edges and clearings where it receives partial sunlight while maintaining access to consistent moisture levels.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Viburnum tridentatum classified as Vulnerable?
Viburnum tridentatum 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. Viburnum tridentatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts its natural pollination networks and reduces genetic diversity within remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist woodland conditions this viburnum requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Viburnum tridentatum live?
Viburnum tridentatum occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Viburnum tridentatum?
The main threats to Viburnum tridentatum 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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