VU

Palicourea blepharophora

Declining

Overview

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

Palicourea blepharophora faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Costa Rica's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to encroach upon the species' specialized high-elevation habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cloud forest specialist to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Costa Rica, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It inhabits the understory and forest edges of these moisture-rich environments, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea blepharophora classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea blepharophora 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 blepharophora faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Costa Rica's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to encroach upon the species' specialized high-elevation habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cloud forest specialist to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.
Where does Palicourea blepharophora live?
Palicourea blepharophora occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palicourea blepharophora?
The main threats to Palicourea blepharophora 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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