VU

Anthurium angustisectum

Unknown

Overview

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

Anthurium angustisectum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this epiphytic aroid's survival in cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic species inhabits the cool, humid cloud forests of Costa Rica's mountain ranges, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy layers. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of montane tropical forests between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anthurium angustisectum classified as Vulnerable?
Anthurium angustisectum 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. Anthurium angustisectum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this epiphytic aroid's survival in cloud forest environments.
Where does Anthurium angustisectum live?
Anthurium angustisectum 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 Anthurium angustisectum?
The main threats to Anthurium angustisectum 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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