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Paradrymonia hypocyrta

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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.

Paradrymonia hypocyrta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where habitat availability becomes increasingly restricted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, typically growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems of Central America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paradrymonia hypocyrta classified as Endangered?
Paradrymonia hypocyrta 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. Paradrymonia hypocyrta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has eliminated much of its specialized montane habitat. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where habitat availability becomes increasingly restricted.
Where does Paradrymonia hypocyrta live?
Paradrymonia hypocyrta 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 hypocyrta?
The main threats to Paradrymonia hypocyrta 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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