VU

Dussia foxii

Unknown

Overview

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

Dussia foxii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where lowland forests are being rapidly converted to cattle pastures and crop plantations. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated forest patches cannot support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the tree's reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dussia foxii inhabits lowland and premontane tropical rainforests from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters elevation. The species typically grows in the forest canopy and requires well-drained soils in areas with high annual rainfall exceeding 2,000mm.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dussia foxii classified as Vulnerable?
Dussia foxii 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. Dussia foxii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where lowland forests are being rapidly converted to cattle pastures and crop plantations. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated forest patches cannot support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the tree's reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Dussia foxii live?
Dussia foxii 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 Dussia foxii?
The main threats to Dussia foxii 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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