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Anthurium bucayanum

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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.

Anthurium bucayanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic aroid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Philippine anthurium inhabits montane forests at specific elevational ranges, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in humid, shaded understory conditions. The species requires the stable microclimate conditions found in intact primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anthurium bucayanum classified as Endangered?
Anthurium bucayanum 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. Anthurium bucayanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic aroid.
Where does Anthurium bucayanum live?
Anthurium bucayanum 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 bucayanum?
The main threats to Anthurium bucayanum 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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