CR

Cora leslactuca

Unknown

Overview

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

Cora leslactuca 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. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture conditions essential for this lichen's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cora leslactuca inhabits montane cloud forests at high elevations, typically growing on tree bark and branches in areas with consistent moisture and fog. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these pristine, high-altitude forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cora leslactuca classified as Critically Endangered?
Cora leslactuca 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 leslactuca 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. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture conditions essential for this lichen's survival in high-altitude ecosystems.
Where does Cora leslactuca live?
Cora leslactuca 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 leslactuca?
The main threats to Cora leslactuca 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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