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Oreopanax cuspidatus

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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.

Oreopanax cuspidatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat across Central America. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has eliminated much of the species' original range, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into ever-shrinking suitable habitat zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in Central America. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these cool, moist environments where persistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax cuspidatus classified as Endangered?
Oreopanax cuspidatus 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. Oreopanax cuspidatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented its montane forest habitat across Central America. Deforestation for coffee plantations and subsistence farming has eliminated much of the species' original range, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist into ever-shrinking suitable habitat zones.
Where does Oreopanax cuspidatus live?
Oreopanax cuspidatus 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 cuspidatus?
The main threats to Oreopanax cuspidatus 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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