CR

Cora byssoidea

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora byssoidea 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 disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this lichen's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cora byssoidea inhabits montane cloud forests at high elevations, typically growing on tree bark and rocks in humid, misty environments. This lichen species requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture and filtered light found in undisturbed tropical mountain forests.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora byssoidea classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora byssoidea 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 byssoidea 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 disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific humidity and temperature conditions required for this lichen's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.
Where does Cora byssoidea live?
Cora byssoidea 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 byssoidea?
The main threats to Cora byssoidea 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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