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Neea acuminatissima

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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.

Neea acuminatissima faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests and cloud forests at elevations between 500-1,500 meters in Central America. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of well-preserved primary and secondary forests with high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neea acuminatissima classified as Endangered?
Neea acuminatissima 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. Neea acuminatissima faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America's tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Neea acuminatissima live?
Neea acuminatissima 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 Neea acuminatissima?
The main threats to Neea acuminatissima 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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