ENEndangered
Vitex guianensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in LAMIACEAE
Threatened in French Guiana
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vitex guianensis classified as Endangered?
Vitex guianensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Vitex guianensis live?
Vitex guianensis occurs in French Guiana, and Guyana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vitex guianensis?
The main threats to Vitex guianensis are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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