CR

Oreopanax gargantae

Declining

Overview

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

Oreopanax gargantae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in high-elevation cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters where it grows in the understory and forest edges. It requires the specific humid, cool conditions characteristic of tropical montane cloud forests with persistent fog and high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax gargantae classified as Critically Endangered?
Oreopanax gargantae 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. Oreopanax gargantae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival in high-elevation cloud forest environments.
Where does Oreopanax gargantae live?
Oreopanax gargantae occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oreopanax gargantae?
The main threats to Oreopanax gargantae 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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