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Palicourea fuchsioides

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Overview

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

Palicourea fuchsioides faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where less habitat is available. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It typically grows in the understory of well-preserved primary forests with consistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea fuchsioides classified as Endangered?
Palicourea fuchsioides is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Palicourea fuchsioides faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where less habitat is available. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Palicourea fuchsioides live?
Palicourea fuchsioides 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 fuchsioides?
The main threats to Palicourea fuchsioides 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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