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Boucardicus curvifolius

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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.

Boucardicus curvifolius faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee plantations has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to warming temperatures that reduce available habitat area.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid pine-oak forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures, typically found on mountain slopes with persistent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boucardicus curvifolius classified as Endangered?
Boucardicus curvifolius 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. Boucardicus curvifolius faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee plantations has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to warming temperatures that reduce available habitat area.
Where does Boucardicus curvifolius live?
Boucardicus curvifolius occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boucardicus curvifolius?
The main threats to Boucardicus curvifolius 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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