VU

Palicourea lobbii

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea lobbii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' current range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It typically occurs in primary and secondary forest understory with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea lobbii classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea lobbii 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 lobbii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' current range.
Where does Palicourea lobbii live?
Palicourea lobbii occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palicourea lobbii?
The main threats to Palicourea lobbii 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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