VU

Ocotea vegrandis

Declining

Overview

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

Ocotea vegrandis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force optimal conditions upslope beyond available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ocotea vegrandis inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures typical of these high-elevation tropical forest ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ocotea vegrandis classified as Vulnerable?
Ocotea vegrandis 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. Ocotea vegrandis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has reduced suitable habitat patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force optimal conditions upslope beyond available habitat.
Where does Ocotea vegrandis live?
Ocotea vegrandis 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 vegrandis?
The main threats to Ocotea vegrandis 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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