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Clusia sandiensis

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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.

Clusia sandiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range on the slopes of Cerro Sandi makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in these high-elevation ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Clusia sandiensis is endemic to the cloud forests and montane ecosystems on the slopes of Cerro Sandi in Panama. This epiphytic species thrives in the humid, mist-shrouded conditions of high-elevation forests between 1,200-1,800 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clusia sandiensis classified as Endangered?
Clusia sandiensis 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. Clusia sandiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range on the slopes of Cerro Sandi makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in these high-elevation ecosystems.
Where does Clusia sandiensis live?
Clusia sandiensis 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 sandiensis?
The main threats to Clusia sandiensis 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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