VU

Blakea hispida

Unknown

Overview

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

Blakea hispida faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where cloud forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it especially vulnerable to forest disturbance, as it requires mature trees with stable microclimates. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Blakea hispida is endemic to cloud forests of Central America, typically found as an epiphyte on mature trees at elevations between 1,200-2,500 meters. The species requires the consistently humid conditions and stable temperatures characteristic of montane cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blakea hispida classified as Vulnerable?
Blakea hispida 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. Blakea hispida faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where cloud forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it especially vulnerable to forest disturbance, as it requires mature trees with stable microclimates. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Blakea hispida live?
Blakea hispida 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 hispida?
The main threats to Blakea hispida 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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