Eufriesea lucida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eufriesea lucida faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. The species' dependence on specific orchid species for reproduction makes it particularly vulnerable to forest conversion for agriculture and urban development. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the distribution of host orchids and disrupting the precise timing of pollination cycles essential for this specialized bee's survival.
Habitat
Eufriesea lucida inhabits tropical rainforests and cloud forests from southern Mexico through Central America, typically at elevations between 500-2000 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy with abundant epiphytic orchids, particularly those in the genera Catasetum and Cycnoches, which serve as essential pollen and nectar sources.
Other threatened species in Apidae
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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