VU

Guarea juglandiformis

Unknown

Overview

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

Guarea juglandiformis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred montane habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires the persistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these fog-shrouded ecosystems, typically growing in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea juglandiformis classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea juglandiformis 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 juglandiformis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred montane habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.
Where does Guarea juglandiformis live?
Guarea juglandiformis 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 juglandiformis?
The main threats to Guarea juglandiformis 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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