VU

Oreopanax cissoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Oreopanax cissoides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and subsistence farming has reduced available habitat across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species depends on consistent fog and humidity levels.

Threat summary

Habitat

Oreopanax cissoides inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper elevation forests, typically found between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires the consistent moisture and fog conditions characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems in Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax cissoides classified as Vulnerable?
Oreopanax cissoides 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. Oreopanax cissoides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its montane forest habitat. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and subsistence farming has reduced available habitat across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems where this species depends on consistent fog and humidity levels.
Where does Oreopanax cissoides live?
Oreopanax cissoides 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 Oreopanax cissoides?
The main threats to Oreopanax cissoides 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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