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Koanophyllon atroglandulosum

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Overview

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

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Costa Rica and Panama. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cloud forest specialist to retreat to increasingly restricted elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane wet forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation in the Cordillera de Talamanca. It requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these high-elevation tropical ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Koanophyllon atroglandulosum classified as Vulnerable?
Koanophyllon atroglandulosum 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. Koanophyllon atroglandulosum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Costa Rica and Panama. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cloud forest specialist to retreat to increasingly restricted elevations.
Where does Koanophyllon atroglandulosum live?
Koanophyllon atroglandulosum 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 Koanophyllon atroglandulosum?
The main threats to Koanophyllon atroglandulosum 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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