VU

Conostegia superba

Unknown

Overview

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

Conostegia superba faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced its cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Conostegia superba inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It thrives in the consistently moist, fog-shrouded environments typical of Central American highland forests, particularly in areas with high humidity and moderate temperatures.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Conostegia superba classified as Vulnerable?
Conostegia superba 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. Conostegia superba faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced its cloud forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires.
Where does Conostegia superba live?
Conostegia superba 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 Conostegia superba?
The main threats to Conostegia superba 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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