VUVulnerable
Aphelandra speciosa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ACANTHACEAE
Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Aphelandra speciosa classified as Vulnerable?
Aphelandra speciosa 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Aphelandra speciosa live?
Aphelandra speciosa occurs in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aphelandra speciosa?
The main threats to Aphelandra speciosa are 11.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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