Pearl Laceleaf
CR

Pearl Laceleaf

Anthurium scandens

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Overview

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

Pearl Laceleaf faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in tropical Central and South America. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and climate change impacts that alter humidity and temperature conditions in its canopy habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pearl Laceleaf is an epiphytic species that grows on trees in humid tropical rainforests and cloud forests, typically at elevations between 200-1500 meters. It requires high humidity environments and is commonly found in the forest canopy where it climbs on tree trunks and branches.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pearl Laceleaf classified as Critically Endangered?
Pearl Laceleaf 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. Pearl Laceleaf faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in tropical Central and South America. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and climate change impacts that alter humidity and temperature conditions in its canopy habitat.
Where does Pearl Laceleaf live?
Pearl Laceleaf 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 Pearl Laceleaf?
The main threats to Pearl Laceleaf 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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