Palicourea blepharophora
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.
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.