VU

Oreopanax oerstedianus

Unknown

Overview

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

Oreopanax oerstedianus faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range. The species' montane cloud forest habitat is particularly vulnerable to conversion for coffee plantations and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation in Costa Rica and Panama. It thrives in the perpetually moist conditions of these high-altitude forests, where frequent fog and cloud cover create the humid microclimate essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax oerstedianus classified as Vulnerable?
Oreopanax oerstedianus 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 oerstedianus faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range. The species' montane cloud forest habitat is particularly vulnerable to conversion for coffee plantations and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially forcing this endemic species to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.
Where does Oreopanax oerstedianus live?
Oreopanax oerstedianus 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 oerstedianus?
The main threats to Oreopanax oerstedianus 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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