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Drymonia laciniosa

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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.

Drymonia laciniosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes in the narrow elevational bands where this epiphytic species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy. It requires consistently high humidity and stable temperatures typical of Central American cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia laciniosa classified as Endangered?
Drymonia laciniosa 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. Drymonia laciniosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes in the narrow elevational bands where this epiphytic species thrives.
Where does Drymonia laciniosa live?
Drymonia laciniosa 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 laciniosa?
The main threats to Drymonia laciniosa 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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