VU

Clidemia acostae

Unknown

Overview

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

Clidemia acostae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and wet premontane forests of Costa Rica, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It thrives in the humid, mist-shrouded environments characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems with high epiphyte diversity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clidemia acostae classified as Vulnerable?
Clidemia acostae 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. Clidemia acostae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic shrub can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Clidemia acostae live?
Clidemia acostae 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 Clidemia acostae?
The main threats to Clidemia acostae 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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