CR

Palicourea matamana

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea matamana faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change may further reduce suitable habitat availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 800-1500 meters. It typically occurs in primary and secondary forest understory with dense vegetation cover and high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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EN

Arachnothryx tacanensis

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CR

Arachnothryx tenorioi

Unknown
VU

Aidia abeidii

Unknown
EN

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Declining

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EN

Passiflora chimuensis

Unknown
EN

Palicourea brenesii

Unknown
EN

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CR

Mespilodaphne paradoxa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea matamana classified as Critically Endangered?
Palicourea matamana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Palicourea matamana faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change may further reduce suitable habitat availability.
Where does Palicourea matamana live?
Palicourea matamana occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palicourea matamana?
The main threats to Palicourea matamana are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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