VU

Drymonia punctulata

Unknown

Overview

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

Drymonia punctulata 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 species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the cloud forests where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drymonia punctulata inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. This epiphytic species grows on tree trunks and branches in the understory and mid-canopy levels of these moist tropical forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drymonia punctulata classified as Vulnerable?
Drymonia punctulata 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 punctulata 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 species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the cloud forests where this species occurs.
Where does Drymonia punctulata live?
Drymonia punctulata 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 punctulata?
The main threats to Drymonia punctulata 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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