VU

Lonchocarpus isthmensis

Stable

Overview

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

Lonchocarpus isthmensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where lowland forests are rapidly being converted to pastureland. Urban development along coastal areas has further fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests from sea level to approximately 800 meters elevation. It typically occurs in well-drained soils along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas throughout its range in Central America.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lonchocarpus isthmensis classified as Vulnerable?
Lonchocarpus isthmensis 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. Lonchocarpus isthmensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where lowland forests are rapidly being converted to pastureland. Urban development along coastal areas has further fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Lonchocarpus isthmensis live?
Lonchocarpus isthmensis occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lonchocarpus isthmensis?
The main threats to Lonchocarpus isthmensis 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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