Monopyle paniculata
CR

Monopyle paniculata

Unknown

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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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monopyle paniculata classified as Critically Endangered?
Monopyle paniculata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. 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.
Where does Monopyle paniculata live?
Monopyle paniculata 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 Monopyle paniculata?
The main threats to Monopyle paniculata 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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