VU

Miconia stenophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia stenophylla faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' narrow habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the humid forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia stenophylla inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 400-1,200 meters in the Caribbean islands. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels typical of tropical mountain ecosystems, often growing in forest understory and edge habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia stenophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia stenophylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Miconia stenophylla faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' narrow habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the humid forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Miconia stenophylla live?
Miconia stenophylla 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 Miconia stenophylla?
The main threats to Miconia stenophylla 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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