VU

Palicourea asplundii

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea asplundii faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests along the eastern Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires well-preserved forest understory with high humidity and consistent cloud cover characteristic of these specialized Neotropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea asplundii classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea asplundii 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. Palicourea asplundii faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Palicourea asplundii live?
Palicourea asplundii 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 Palicourea asplundii?
The main threats to Palicourea asplundii 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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