VU

Dendropanax ovalifolius

Unknown

Overview

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

Dendropanax ovalifolius faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic tree depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, typically growing in areas with high humidity and frequent cloud cover.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendropanax ovalifolius classified as Vulnerable?
Dendropanax ovalifolius is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dendropanax ovalifolius faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this endemic tree depends.
Where does Dendropanax ovalifolius live?
Dendropanax ovalifolius 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 Dendropanax ovalifolius?
The main threats to Dendropanax ovalifolius 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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