CRCritically Endangered
Couepia hondurasensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland and premontane humid forests of Honduras, typically occurring in primary forest understory and along forest edges at elevations of 200-800 meters. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels provided by the humid tropical climate of its native range.
Other threatened species in CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Couepia hondurasensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Couepia hondurasensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Couepia hondurasensis live?
Couepia hondurasensis 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 Couepia hondurasensis?
The main threats to Couepia hondurasensis are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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