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Nectandra barbellata

Declining

Overview

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

Nectandra barbellata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American 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 laurel species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nectandra barbellata is endemic to montane cloud forests of Central America, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these fog-shrouded ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nectandra barbellata classified as Endangered?
Nectandra barbellata 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. Nectandra barbellata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American 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 laurel species thrives.
Where does Nectandra barbellata live?
Nectandra barbellata 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 Nectandra barbellata?
The main threats to Nectandra barbellata 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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