VU

Hamelia papillosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Hamelia papillosa faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevation zones and moisture conditions that are being rapidly altered by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly restricted areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hamelia papillosa inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires areas with consistent moisture and fog cover, typically found along mountain slopes and ridges where cloud formation is regular.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hamelia papillosa classified as Vulnerable?
Hamelia papillosa 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. Hamelia papillosa faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevation zones and moisture conditions that are being rapidly altered by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, potentially forcing populations into increasingly restricted areas.
Where does Hamelia papillosa live?
Hamelia papillosa 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 Hamelia papillosa?
The main threats to Hamelia papillosa 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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