VU

Drymonia crenatiloba

Unknown

Overview

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

Drymonia crenatiloba faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this epiphytic species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent plant's growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid tropical forests, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and mid-canopy levels. It requires consistent moisture and shade, thriving in the stable microclimates of intact forest ecosystems throughout Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia crenatiloba classified as Vulnerable?
Drymonia crenatiloba 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. Drymonia crenatiloba faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this epiphytic species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this humidity-dependent plant's growth and reproduction.
Where does Drymonia crenatiloba live?
Drymonia crenatiloba 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 Drymonia crenatiloba?
The main threats to Drymonia crenatiloba 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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