Miconia macbrydeana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia macbrydeana faces severe pressure from ongoing 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 poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival. Infrastructure development and human encroachment continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits Costa Rica's montane cloud forests and wet premontane forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded environments, including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.