ENEndangered
Heisteria media
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ERYTHROPALACEAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Heisteria media classified as Endangered?
Heisteria media is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Heisteria media live?
Heisteria media occurs in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, 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 Heisteria media?
The main threats to Heisteria media are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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