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Hedyosmum purpurascens

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Overview

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

Hedyosmum purpurascens faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Central America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting optimal temperature and moisture conditions upslope, potentially reducing suitable habitat area for this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these moist, high-altitude ecosystems where persistent cloud cover maintains optimal humidity levels.

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Hedyosmum pungens

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hedyosmum purpurascens classified as Vulnerable?
Hedyosmum purpurascens 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. Hedyosmum purpurascens faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Central America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting optimal temperature and moisture conditions upslope, potentially reducing suitable habitat area for this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Hedyosmum purpurascens live?
Hedyosmum purpurascens 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 Hedyosmum purpurascens?
The main threats to Hedyosmum purpurascens 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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