CR

Isidorea oblanceolata

Unknown

Overview

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

Isidorea oblanceolata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation and land conversion for cattle ranching have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change may be altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical montane forests, typically found in areas with particular soil and moisture conditions. It appears to require undisturbed forest environments with stable temperature and humidity regimes characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Isidorea oblanceolata classified as Critically Endangered?
Isidorea oblanceolata 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. Isidorea oblanceolata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation and land conversion for cattle ranching have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change may be altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Isidorea oblanceolata live?
Isidorea oblanceolata 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 Isidorea oblanceolata?
The main threats to Isidorea oblanceolata 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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