VU

Freziera friedrichsthaliana

Unknown

Overview

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

Freziera friedrichsthaliana faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has reduced suitable montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting optimal temperature and moisture conditions upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,200-2,500 meters. It occurs in the understory and canopy of primary and secondary forests where persistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels essential for its growth.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Freziera friedrichsthaliana classified as Vulnerable?
Freziera friedrichsthaliana 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. Freziera friedrichsthaliana faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has reduced suitable montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting optimal temperature and moisture conditions upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Freziera friedrichsthaliana live?
Freziera friedrichsthaliana occurs in Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Freziera friedrichsthaliana?
The main threats to Freziera friedrichsthaliana 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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