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Monteverdia megalocarpa

Declining

Overview

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

Monteverdia megalocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It typically occurs in primary and secondary forest understory environments where consistent moisture levels and specific microclimatic conditions are maintained.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monteverdia megalocarpa classified as Endangered?
Monteverdia megalocarpa 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. Monteverdia megalocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species depends.
Where does Monteverdia megalocarpa live?
Monteverdia megalocarpa 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 Monteverdia megalocarpa?
The main threats to Monteverdia megalocarpa 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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