Monopyle paniculata
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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.
Monopyle paniculata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Costa Rica's montane cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture conditions essential for cloud forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, typically found at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It inhabits the understory of these moisture-rich forests where persistent cloud cover creates the humid microclimate conditions essential for its survival.