VU

Nectandra grisea

Declining

Overview

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

Nectandra grisea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where coffee plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it especially vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly limited areas. Selective logging for valuable timber species in cloud forests further degrades the canopy structure this laurel species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nectandra grisea inhabits montane cloud forests and wet premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. The species requires humid, mist-shrouded environments with consistent moisture and occurs primarily in primary and well-developed secondary forests with intact canopy structure.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nectandra grisea classified as Vulnerable?
Nectandra grisea 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. Nectandra grisea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama where coffee plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it especially vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly limited areas. Selective logging for valuable timber species in cloud forests further degrades the canopy structure this laurel species requires.
Where does Nectandra grisea live?
Nectandra grisea 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 grisea?
The main threats to Nectandra grisea 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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