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Didymopanax auratus

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Overview

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

Didymopanax auratus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American 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 on consistent fog and humidity patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Didymopanax auratus is endemic to montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. These specialized ecosystems are characterized by persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and cool temperatures that support unique epiphytic communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Didymopanax auratus classified as Endangered?
Didymopanax auratus 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. Didymopanax auratus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American 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 on consistent fog and humidity patterns.
Where does Didymopanax auratus live?
Didymopanax auratus 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 Didymopanax auratus?
The main threats to Didymopanax auratus 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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