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Magnolia inbioana

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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.

Magnolia inbioana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events and reduces genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic magnolia inhabits Costa Rica's montane cloud forests and wet premontane forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species requires the high humidity and consistent moisture provided by cloud forest ecosystems, growing in areas with rich volcanic soils and frequent fog immersion.

Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia inbioana classified as Endangered?
Magnolia inbioana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Magnolia inbioana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond its current elevational range. Small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events and reduces genetic diversity.
Where does Magnolia inbioana live?
Magnolia inbioana occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Magnolia inbioana?
The main threats to Magnolia inbioana 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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