VU

Clusia longipetiolata

Unknown

Overview

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

Clusia longipetiolata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this epiphytic species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It grows on tree trunks and branches in the forest canopy, requiring the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clusia longipetiolata classified as Vulnerable?
Clusia longipetiolata 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. Clusia longipetiolata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane forest range. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this epiphytic species can survive. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Clusia longipetiolata live?
Clusia longipetiolata 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 Clusia longipetiolata?
The main threats to Clusia longipetiolata 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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