VU

Oreopanax pavonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Oreopanax pavonii 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 patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends upon for structural support and canopy connectivity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in Central American mountain ranges. It typically grows in humid, mist-shrouded environments with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreopanax pavonii classified as Vulnerable?
Oreopanax pavonii 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 pavonii 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 patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends upon for structural support and canopy connectivity.
Where does Oreopanax pavonii live?
Oreopanax pavonii 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 pavonii?
The main threats to Oreopanax pavonii 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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