VU

Heliconia paludigena

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliconia paludigena faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction across its limited range in Central America. Agricultural expansion and urban development have systematically drained and converted the marshy lowlands essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns that maintain the waterlogged soils this heliconia requires, while invasive plant species increasingly compete for space in remaining suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits permanently waterlogged soils in lowland marshes, swamp edges, and seasonally flooded forests of Central America. It requires consistently moist to saturated substrate conditions and typically grows in areas with high humidity and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliconia paludigena classified as Vulnerable?
Heliconia paludigena 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. Heliconia paludigena faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction across its limited range in Central America. Agricultural expansion and urban development have systematically drained and converted the marshy lowlands essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns that maintain the waterlogged soils this heliconia requires, while invasive plant species increasingly compete for space in remaining suitable habitats.
Where does Heliconia paludigena live?
Heliconia paludigena 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 Heliconia paludigena?
The main threats to Heliconia paludigena 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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