CR

Magnolia poqomchi

Declining

Overview

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

Magnolia poqomchi faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Guatemala's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for cloud forest ecosystems. Illegal logging and conversion of forest land to coffee plantations and subsistence agriculture continue to reduce the remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Magnolia poqomchi is endemic to the cloud forests of Guatemala, occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these montane cloud forest ecosystems, including cool temperatures and consistent moisture levels.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia poqomchi classified as Critically Endangered?
Magnolia poqomchi 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. Magnolia poqomchi faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Guatemala's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for cloud forest ecosystems. Illegal logging and conversion of forest land to coffee plantations and subsistence agriculture continue to reduce the remaining habitat patches.
Where does Magnolia poqomchi live?
Magnolia poqomchi occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Magnolia poqomchi?
The main threats to Magnolia poqomchi 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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