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Ateleia martinezii

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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.

Ateleia martinezii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for pastureland and crop cultivation has fragmented its forest habitat, while logging operations target the mature trees this species requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in its already restricted montane forest ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters. It requires well-drained soils and high humidity conditions typical of Central American highland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ateleia martinezii classified as Endangered?
Ateleia martinezii 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. Ateleia martinezii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for pastureland and crop cultivation has fragmented its forest habitat, while logging operations target the mature trees this species requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in its already restricted montane forest ecosystem.
Where does Ateleia martinezii live?
Ateleia martinezii occurs in El Salvador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ateleia martinezii?
The main threats to Ateleia martinezii 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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