CR

Heisteria skutchii

Unknown

Overview

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

Heisteria skutchii faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development that continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist lowland and premontane forests, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest environments at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,500 meters. It occurs in the understory and canopy of dense, humid forests with rich soils in Central America.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heisteria skutchii classified as Critically Endangered?
Heisteria skutchii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Heisteria skutchii faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development that continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches.
Where does Heisteria skutchii live?
Heisteria skutchii occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heisteria skutchii?
The main threats to Heisteria skutchii are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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