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Nectandra micranthera

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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.

Nectandra micranthera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in montane forests directly impact this endemic tree, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nectandra micranthera inhabits humid montane and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nectandra micranthera classified as Endangered?
Nectandra micranthera 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 micranthera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in montane forests directly impact this endemic tree, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Nectandra micranthera live?
Nectandra micranthera 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 micranthera?
The main threats to Nectandra micranthera 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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