VU

Guarea cartaguenya

Unknown

Overview

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

Guarea cartaguenya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests directly impact this tree's population stability and regeneration capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guarea cartaguenya occurs in humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters. The species typically grows in mixed tropical forests with high moisture levels and is associated with well-drained volcanic soils in mountainous regions of Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea cartaguenya classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea cartaguenya 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. Guarea cartaguenya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests directly impact this tree's population stability and regeneration capacity.
Where does Guarea cartaguenya live?
Guarea cartaguenya 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 Guarea cartaguenya?
The main threats to Guarea cartaguenya 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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