VU

Besleria seitzii

Unknown

Overview

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

Besleria seitzii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its cloud forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range in montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

Besleria seitzii inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. The species requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial herb in the understory of primary and secondary forests.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Besleria seitzii classified as Vulnerable?
Besleria seitzii 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. Besleria seitzii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its cloud forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range in montane regions makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural dispersal.
Where does Besleria seitzii live?
Besleria seitzii occurs in Caribbean, and Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Besleria seitzii?
The main threats to Besleria seitzii 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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