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Blakea formicaria

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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.

Blakea formicaria faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and dependence on specific microclimatic conditions make it extremely vulnerable to climate change-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

Blakea formicaria is endemic to montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires the persistent moisture and specific microclimatic conditions found in these fog-shrouded ecosystems, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial shrub in the understory of primary forest.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blakea formicaria classified as Endangered?
Blakea formicaria 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. Blakea formicaria faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and dependence on specific microclimatic conditions make it extremely vulnerable to climate change-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.
Where does Blakea formicaria live?
Blakea formicaria 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 Blakea formicaria?
The main threats to Blakea formicaria 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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