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Coussapoa floccosa

Declining

Overview

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

Coussapoa floccosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching, which fragment its habitat into isolated patches. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid conditions this epiphytic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the canopy of lowland Amazonian rainforests, growing as an epiphyte on large trees in areas with consistently high humidity and rainfall. It is typically found in primary forest between 100-800 meters elevation, requiring the stable microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coussapoa floccosa classified as Endangered?
Coussapoa floccosa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Coussapoa floccosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching, which fragment its habitat into isolated patches. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid conditions this epiphytic species requires for survival.
Where does Coussapoa floccosa live?
Coussapoa floccosa 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 Coussapoa floccosa?
The main threats to Coussapoa floccosa 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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