VU

Palicourea wilesii

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea wilesii faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Costa Rican cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, forcing this specialized species into increasingly smaller refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cloud forests of Costa Rica's mountain ranges, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It inhabits the understory and edges of primary and secondary montane forests where persistent cloud cover creates the humid microclimatic conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea wilesii classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea wilesii 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 wilesii faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Costa Rican cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist, forcing this specialized species into increasingly smaller refugia.
Where does Palicourea wilesii live?
Palicourea wilesii 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 wilesii?
The main threats to Palicourea wilesii 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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