VU

Paradrymonia fuquaiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Paradrymonia fuquaiana faces severe pressure from 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 essential for this endemic plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests with high humidity and frequent fog cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paradrymonia fuquaiana classified as Vulnerable?
Paradrymonia fuquaiana 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. Paradrymonia fuquaiana faces severe pressure from 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 essential for this endemic plant's survival.
Where does Paradrymonia fuquaiana live?
Paradrymonia fuquaiana 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 Paradrymonia fuquaiana?
The main threats to Paradrymonia fuquaiana 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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