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Manettia teresitae

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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 teresitae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this endemic vine in its high-elevation habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic vine inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests of Costa Rica, typically found at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It grows as an epiphytic or climbing plant in the understory and forest edges of these moist, high-elevation tropical forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manettia teresitae classified as Endangered?
Manettia teresitae 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 teresitae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this endemic vine in its high-elevation habitat.
Where does Manettia teresitae live?
Manettia teresitae 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 teresitae?
The main threats to Manettia teresitae 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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