Boucardicus curvifolius
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.
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.
