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Manettia skutchii

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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.

Manettia skutchii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Central American range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on intact cloud forest ecosystems with specific moisture and temperature conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate microclimatic conditions of montane forests where this endemic vine occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic vine inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires intact forest canopy with high humidity levels and is typically found growing as an epiphytic or climbing species in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manettia skutchii classified as Endangered?
Manettia skutchii 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. Manettia skutchii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Central American range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on intact cloud forest ecosystems with specific moisture and temperature conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate microclimatic conditions of montane forests where this endemic vine occurs.
Where does Manettia skutchii live?
Manettia skutchii 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 Manettia skutchii?
The main threats to Manettia skutchii 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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