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Coussapoa pachyphylla

Declining

Overview

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

Coussapoa pachyphylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this epiphytic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coussapoa pachyphylla inhabits the upper canopy of primary and mature secondary rainforests in the Amazon Basin, typically growing as an epiphyte on large trees. The species requires high humidity levels and consistent moisture found in undisturbed tropical rainforest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coussapoa pachyphylla classified as Endangered?
Coussapoa pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this epiphytic species requires for survival.
Where does Coussapoa pachyphylla live?
Coussapoa pachyphylla occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coussapoa pachyphylla?
The main threats to Coussapoa pachyphylla 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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