Perrottetia maxima
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Perrottetia maxima faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental pressures.
Habitat
Perrottetia maxima inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems.