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Wright's catkin mistletoe

Antidaphne wrightii

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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.

Wright's catkin mistletoe faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As an obligate parasite dependent on specific host trees, the species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and health. Drought stress and climate-induced shifts in host tree distributions threaten the delicate ecological relationships this mistletoe requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wright's catkin mistletoe is found in arid and semi-arid woodlands, typically parasitizing oak and other hardwood trees in mountainous regions. The species occurs in elevations ranging from foothills to mid-montane zones where its host trees are naturally distributed.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Wright's catkin mistletoe classified as Vulnerable?
Wright's catkin mistletoe 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. Wright's catkin mistletoe faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As an obligate parasite dependent on specific host trees, the species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and health. Drought stress and climate-induced shifts in host tree distributions threaten the delicate ecological relationships this mistletoe requires for survival.
Where does Wright's catkin mistletoe live?
Wright's catkin mistletoe 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 Wright's catkin mistletoe?
The main threats to Wright's catkin mistletoe 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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