VU

Ardisia panamensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Ardisia panamensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this understory shrub requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, while climate change may alter the humid conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ardisia panamensis inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Central America, typically growing as an understory shrub in shaded conditions. It prefers well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia panamensis classified as Vulnerable?
Ardisia panamensis 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. Ardisia panamensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this understory shrub requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, while climate change may alter the humid conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Ardisia panamensis live?
Ardisia panamensis 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 Ardisia panamensis?
The main threats to Ardisia panamensis 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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