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Ocotea basicordatifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Ocotea basicordatifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing suitable habitat to higher elevations where it may no longer exist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these fog-shrouded ecosystems, often growing in association with other Lauraceae family members in the forest canopy and understory.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ocotea basicordatifolia classified as Endangered?
Ocotea basicordatifolia 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. Ocotea basicordatifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has fragmented the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest persistence, potentially forcing suitable habitat to higher elevations where it may no longer exist.
Where does Ocotea basicordatifolia live?
Ocotea basicordatifolia 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 Ocotea basicordatifolia?
The main threats to Ocotea basicordatifolia 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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