VU

Drymonia pulchra

Unknown

Overview

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

Drymonia pulchra faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range, particularly due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' dependence on intact cloud forest ecosystems makes it especially vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drymonia pulchra inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. The species requires intact forest canopy and is typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia pulchra classified as Vulnerable?
Drymonia pulchra 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 pulchra faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range, particularly due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' dependence on intact cloud forest ecosystems makes it especially vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Drymonia pulchra live?
Drymonia pulchra 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 pulchra?
The main threats to Drymonia pulchra 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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