CR

Cora barbifera

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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.

Cora barbifera faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches essential for this lichen's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cora barbifera inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, where it grows as an epiphyte on tree bark and branches. The species requires the consistently humid, fog-shrouded conditions characteristic of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora barbifera classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora barbifera is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cora barbifera faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches essential for this lichen's survival.
Where does Cora barbifera live?
Cora barbifera 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 Cora barbifera?
The main threats to Cora barbifera 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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